Those who choose to study in colleges and universities in California will not only have the opportunity to gain a top-class education, but will be able to explore places like Venice Beach and Manzanar National Historic Site in their free time. Media schools in California can help students gain the degree and proficiency needed to successfully launch a career as a media specialist. There are 41 media colleges in California from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. 807 students were reported to have graduated from media programs in California in the 2008-2009 school year.
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| Media Schools in Angwin |
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave
Angwin, CA, 94508 |
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| Media Schools in Atherton |
Menlo College
1000 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA, 94027 |
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| Media Schools in Berkeley |
University of California-Berkeley
Gayley Rd & Stadium Rim Way
Berkeley, CA, 94720 |
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| Media Schools in Burbank |
Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA, 91510 |
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| Media Schools in Carson |
California State University-Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St
Carson, CA, 90747 |
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| Media Schools in Claremont |
Claremont McKenna College
500 E 9th St
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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Harvey Mudd College
301 Platt Blvd.
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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Pitzer College
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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Pomona College
550 N College Ave
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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Scripps College
1030 North Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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| Media Schools in Costa Mesa |
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 |
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Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 |
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| Media Schools in Eureka |
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA, 95501 |
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| Media Schools in Fresno |
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA, 93702 |
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| Media Schools in Fullerton |
Fullerton College
321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA, 92832 |
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| Media Schools in Glendale |
Glendale Community College
1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA, 91208 |
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| Media Schools in Hayward |
California State University-East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, CA, 94542 |
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Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA, 94545 |
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| Media Schools in Huntington Beach |
Golden West College
15744 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647 |
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| Media Schools in Kentfield |
College of Marin
835 College Ave
Kentfield, CA, 94904 |
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| Media Schools in Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave
Los Angeles, CA, 91371 |
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Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 91401 |
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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 |
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University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA, 90089 |
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| Media Schools in Moorpark |
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA, 93021 |
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| Media Schools in Oakland |
California College of the Arts
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA, 94618 |
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| Media Schools in Ontario |
Providence Christian College
1056 E Philadelphia St
Ontario, CA, 91761 |
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| Media Schools in Palm Desert |
College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA, 92260 |
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| Media Schools in San Diego |
Platt College-San Diego
6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA, 92115 |
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Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA, 92106 |
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University of California-San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
San Diego, CA, 92093 |
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| Media Schools in San Francisco |
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA, 94112 |
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University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA, 94117 |
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| Media Schools in San Marcos |
California State University-San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA, 92096 |
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| Media Schools in Santa Clarita |
The Master's College and Seminary
21726 Placerita Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA, 91321 |
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| Media Schools in Santa Cruz |
University of California-Santa Cruz
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA, 95064 |
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| Media Schools in Stanford |
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA, 94305 |
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| Media Schools in Stockton |
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA, 95207 |
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| Media Schools in Visalia |
College of the Sequoias
915 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA, 93277 |
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| Media Schools in Weed |
College of the Siskiyous
800 College Ave
Weed, CA, 96094 |
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| Media Schools in Whittier |
Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA, 90601 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Angwin | $29,480.00 | $36,100.00 | $42,960.00 | $51,250.00 | $70,660.00 | $46,050.00 |
| Atherton | $28,217.14 | $35,045.24 | $49,208.10 | $67,043.33 | $79,995.71 | $54,374.29 |
| Berkeley | $29,656.00 | $36,993.50 | $48,505.50 | $63,872.00 | $76,394.00 | $53,712.00 |
| Burbank | $27,774.00 | $35,564.00 | $46,188.50 | $61,590.50 | $79,019.50 | $51,140.00 |
| Costa Mesa | $26,218.10 | $33,676.67 | $43,661.43 | $58,347.14 | $73,283.81 | $47,710.00 |
| Eureka | $22,408.00 | $27,928.00 | $32,818.00 | $41,898.00 | $52,148.00 | $35,776.00 |
| Fresno | $27,751.67 | $33,080.83 | $42,302.50 | $54,649.17 | $71,027.50 | $46,315.00 |
| Fullerton | $26,218.10 | $33,676.67 | $43,661.43 | $58,347.14 | $73,283.81 | $47,710.00 |
| Hayward | $29,656.00 | $36,993.50 | $48,505.50 | $63,872.00 | $76,394.00 | $53,712.00 |
| Huntington Beach | $26,218.10 | $33,676.67 | $43,661.43 | $58,347.14 | $73,283.81 | $47,710.00 |
| Kentfield | $28,217.14 | $35,045.24 | $49,208.10 | $67,043.33 | $79,995.71 | $54,374.29 |
| Moorpark | $29,311.67 | $35,353.33 | $45,773.33 | $65,909.17 | $59,168.33 | $52,692.50 |
| Oakland | $29,656.00 | $36,993.50 | $48,505.50 | $63,872.00 | $76,394.00 | $53,712.00 |
| Ontario | $27,961.76 | $34,079.41 | $47,460.00 | $62,749.41 | $72,990.59 | $52,195.29 |
| Palm Desert | $27,961.76 | $34,079.41 | $47,460.00 | $62,749.41 | $72,990.59 | $52,195.29 |
| San Diego | $24,638.50 | $30,108.00 | $40,259.00 | $56,417.50 | $71,428.50 | $47,245.00 |
| San Francisco | $28,217.14 | $35,045.24 | $49,208.10 | $67,043.33 | $79,995.71 | $54,374.29 |
| San Marcos | $24,638.50 | $30,108.00 | $40,259.00 | $56,417.50 | $71,428.50 | $47,245.00 |
| Santa Cruz | $21,552.50 | $25,317.50 | $40,382.50 | $54,742.50 | $69,782.50 | $42,527.50 |
| Stanford | $27,774.00 | $35,564.00 | $46,188.50 | $61,590.50 | $79,019.50 | $51,140.00 |
| Stockton | $28,570.00 | $33,115.71 | $39,520.00 | $52,552.86 | $70,955.71 | $44,797.14 |
| Visalia | $20,985.00 | $23,132.50 | $30,977.50 | $47,290.00 | $67,850.00 | $37,097.50 |
| Weed | $28,525.00 | $34,595.00 | $39,622.50 | $49,680.00 | $60,570.00 | $42,435.00 |
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I think it is important for students to acknowledge that a PhD program is a big investment on their part, but that investment should go both ways. Make sure the school and program are willing to make an equal investment in you.Read Full Interview
