California Graduate Schools

2023 California Graduate Schools Statistics

In California State, there are 48 colleges and universities - 6 public and 42 private schools. Among them, 31 schools are offering graduate programs.
11 California Graduate Schools offer the distance learning Opportunities (online degree/certificate programs) and 1 schools are online completely schools that all degree programs can be completed by online educationin California. Total 16,726 students are attending California Graduate Schools and the average students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
The 2023 average graduate school tuition & fees at California Graduate Schools is - for California residents and $15,380 for out-of-state students. The next table shows the 2022-2023 statistics for California Graduate Schools.
California Graduate Schools Statistics
academic year 2022-2023
Number of Schools48 schools
By Types6 public, 42 private
By Levels23 undergraduate schools
31 graduate schools
By Categories
(where graduate program offered)
31 National Universities
7 Liberal Arts Colleges
20 Law Schools
10 Medical Schools
Tuition & fees
Undergraduate$3,456 California residents
$22,405 out-of-state
Graduate$15,380
Student Population19,548
Undergraduate2,822
Graduate16,726
Students to Faculty Ratio10.53 to 1

California Graduate Schools Comparison By Rank, Tuition, and Admission

The next table lists California Graduate Schools ordered by rank. The number in rank column refers to the rank in the California college ranking. You can sort the schools by clicking column name that you want to sort.
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2022-2023 California Graduate Schools Comparison
Rank*NameGraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate StudentsOffered Degree/ProgramsNumber of Graduate ProgramsStudents to Faculty Ratio
1 Stanford UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsStanford, CA $59,499 10,234 Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 239 programs 5 to 1
2 California Institute of TechnologyPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA $63,063 1,419 Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 93 programs 3 to 1
4 Claremont McKenna CollegePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $68,525 3 Master's 58 programs 8 to 1
5 University of California-Los AngelesPublic, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $28,985
($13,883 Residents)
14,007 Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 357 programs 18 to 1
6 University of California-BerkeleyPublic, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $30,363
($15,261 Residents)
12,828 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 320 programs 19 to 1
7 University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $68,128 28,246 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 504 programs 9 to 1
9 Soka University of AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsAliso Viejo, CA $37,450 10 Master's 2 programs 7 to 1
10 Scripps CollegePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $48,598 19 Post-BS 66 programs 10 to 1
11 University of California-San DiegoPublic, 4 yearsLa Jolla, CA $29,637
($14,535 Residents)
8,910 Master's, Doctorate 255 programs 19 to 1
14 University of California-Santa BarbaraPublic, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA $29,555
($14,453 Residents)
2,961 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 188 programs 17 to 1
15 University of California-IrvinePublic, 4 yearsIrvine, CA $29,377
($14,275 Residents)
7,275 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 309 programs 18 to 1
16 University of California-DavisPublic, 4 yearsDavis, CA $29,662
($14,560 Residents)
8,147 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 327 programs 21 to 1
17 Santa Clara UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA $25,873 3,063 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 98 programs 12 to 1
18 Pepperdine UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsMalibu, CA $42,020 6,368 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 97 programs 13 to 1
19 Chapman UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOrange, CA $38,604 2,145 Master's, Doctorate 101 programs 12 to 1
20 Occidental CollegePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $63,446 - Master's 36 programs 9 to 1
21 University of California-Santa CruzPublic, 4 yearsSanta Cruz, CA $29,957
($14,855 Residents)
1,976 Master's, Doctorate 165 programs 23 to 1
22 University of San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $29,328 3,146 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 93 programs 13 to 1
23 Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyPrivate, 4 yearsMonterey, CA $47,026 639 Post-BS, Master's 13 programs 1 to 1
24 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoPublic, 4 yearsSan Luis Obispo, CA $22,013
($12,509 Residents)
974 Post-BS, Master's 132 programs 20 to 1
25 Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $21,902 2,866 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 120 programs 11 to 1
26 San Diego State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $19,228
($9,724 Residents)
5,208 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 247 programs 25 to 1
27 University of California-RiversidePublic, 4 yearsRiverside, CA $29,468
($14,366 Residents)
3,898 Master's, Doctorate 182 programs 24 to 1
28 University of San FranciscoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $29,140 3,670 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 113 programs 13 to 1
29 California State University-Long BeachPublic, 4 yearsLong Beach, CA $17,946
($8,442 Residents)
6,042 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 195 programs 22 to 1
30 Biola UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLa Mirada, CA $12,420 1,888 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 97 programs 13 to 1
31 The Master's University and SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clarita, CA $8,550 841 Master's, Doctorate 48 programs 13 to 1
32 Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsMoraga, CA $33,900 762 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 114 programs 9 to 1
33 University of RedlandsPrivate, 4 yearsRedlands, CA $25,072 1,147 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 100 programs 10 to 1
35 California State University-BakersfieldPublic, 4 yearsBakersfield, CA $18,634
($9,130 Residents)
1,425 Master's, Doctorate 59 programs 19 to 1
36 University of the PacificPrivate, 4 yearsStockton, CA $53,544 2,983 Master's, Doctorate 116 programs 14 to 1
37 University of California-MercedPublic, 4 yearsMerced, CA $29,289
($14,187 Residents)
760 Master's, Doctorate 72 programs 19 to 1
38 Dominican University of CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsSan Rafael, CA $20,553 738 Master's, Doctorate 43 programs 9 to 1
39 California State University-FullertonPublic, 4 yearsFullerton, CA $18,011
($8,507 Residents)
4,954 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 119 programs 24 to 1
40 California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPublic, 4 yearsPomona, CA $18,377
($8,873 Residents)
2,322 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 101 programs 25 to 1
41 University of La VernePrivate, 4 yearsLa Verne, CA $15,790 2,297 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 90 programs 11 to 1
42 San Jose State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA $18,930
($9,426 Residents)
8,888 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 197 programs 22 to 1
43 California State University-San BernardinoPublic, 4 yearsSan Bernardino, CA $18,613
($9,109 Residents)
2,769 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 113 programs 23 to 1
44 California State University-FresnoPublic, 4 yearsFresno, CA $17,918
($8,414 Residents)
2,645 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 141 programs 21 to 1
45 Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsCosta Mesa, CA $12,718 255 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 53 programs 16 to 1
47 California State University-Los AngelesPublic, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $17,756
($8,252 Residents)
3,723 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 165 programs 22 to 1
48 Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $11,880 1,165 Master's, Post-MS 67 programs 13 to 1
49 California State University-NorthridgePublic, 4 yearsNorthridge, CA $18,033
($8,529 Residents)
5,398 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 166 programs 24 to 1
50 California State University-ChicoPublic, 4 yearsChico, CA $19,002
($9,498 Residents)
1,202 Master's 118 programs 20 to 1
51 Trident University InternationalPrivate, 4 yearsCypress, CA $6,120 2,452 - - 16 to 1
52 California State University-San MarcosPublic, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA $18,672
($9,168 Residents)
1,195 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 76 programs 23 to 1
53 Simpson UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRedding, CA $20,090 145 Post-BS, Master's 43 programs 13 to 1
54 San Francisco State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $18,362
($8,858 Residents)
3,321 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 229 programs 19 to 1
55 Whittier CollegePrivate, 4 yearsWhittier, CA $14,742 61 Master's 34 programs 10 to 1
56 California State University-SacramentoPublic, 4 yearsSacramento, CA $18,540
($9,036 Residents)
2,897 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 121 programs 24 to 1
57 California Lutheran UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsThousand Oaks, CA $22,498 1,102 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 69 programs 14 to 1
58 La Sierra UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRiverside, CA $15,997 351 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 118 programs 10 to 1
59 Fresno Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFresno, CA $13,200 1,288 Post-BS, Master's 70 programs 10 to 1
60 Woodbury UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBurbank, CA $43,242 75 Master's 33 programs 8 to 1
61 Sonoma State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsRohnert Park, CA $19,128
($9,624 Residents)
703 Master's, Post-MS 64 programs 18 to 1
62 California Baptist UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRiverside, CA $14,914 3,161 Master's, Doctorate 134 programs 18 to 1
63 University of Massachusetts GlobalPublic, 4 yearsIrvine, CA $13,282
($13,030 Residents)
3,867 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 59 programs 18 to 1
64 California State University-Monterey BayPublic, 4 yearsSeaside, CA $18,375
($8,871 Residents)
797 Post-BS, Master's 42 programs 20 to 1
67 Concordia University-IrvinePrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA $8,730 2,045 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 50 programs 14 to 1
68 DeVry University-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsOntario, CA $17,552 94 Post-BS, Master's 41 programs 16 to 1
69 California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtPublic, 4 yearsArcata, CA $18,851
($9,347 Residents)
564 Post-BS, Master's 70 programs 15 to 1
70 Hope International UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA $17,650 526 Post-BS, Master's 35 programs 13 to 1
71 Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAzusa, CA $17,330 3,821 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 127 programs 10 to 1
72 Mount Saint Mary's UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $13,894 643 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 106 programs 11 to 1
73 American Jewish UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $28,162 66 Master's, Post-MS 12 programs 3 to 1
74 California State University-StanislausPublic, 4 yearsTurlock, CA $18,764
($9,260 Residents)
1,228 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 65 programs 18 to 1
75 California State University-East BayPublic, 4 yearsHayward, CA $17,993
($8,489 Residents)
2,877 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 96 programs 22 to 1
76 California State University-Dominguez HillsPublic, 4 yearsCarson, CA $18,002
($8,498 Residents)
2,457 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 93 programs 22 to 1
77 California State University-Channel IslandsPublic, 4 yearsCamarillo, CA $17,755
($8,251 Residents)
394 Post-BS, Master's 38 programs 17 to 1
78 Notre Dame de Namur UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBelmont, CA $15,300 201 Master's 27 programs -
79 Alliant International University-San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $19,129 3,325 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 63 programs 4 to 1
80 Naval Postgraduate SchoolPublic, 4 yearsMonterey, CA - 2,670 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 115 programs -
81 Claremont Graduate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $36,380 1,903 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 72 programs -
82 National UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $15,912 10,146 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 139 programs 16 to 1
84 Antioch University-Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsCulver City, CA $22,116 793 Post-BS, Master's 11 programs 2 to 1
85 Golden Gate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $17,070 2,060 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 77 programs 13 to 1
86 Touro University WorldwidePrivate, 4 yearsLos Alamitos, CA $9,000 1,836 Master's, Doctorate 24 programs 8 to 1
87 Keck Graduate InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $39,377 668 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 10 programs -
89 Antioch University-Santa BarbaraPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA $32,350 219 Post-BS, Master's 11 programs 6 to 1
90 Academy of Art UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $31,696 2,231 Post-BS, Master's 109 programs 15 to 1
91 California Institute of Integral StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $23,610 2,058 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 23 programs 13 to 1
92 John F. Kennedy UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPleasant Hill, CA $8,500 765 - - 6 to 1
93 Ashford UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $13,515 6,989 Master's, Doctorate 90 programs 19 to 1
94 Los Angeles Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Dimas, CA $11,880 224 Master's 19 programs 21 to 1
96 United States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $6,037 2,578 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 23 programs 15 to 1
97 Fielding Graduate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA $19,674 1,000 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 16 programs -
98 International Technological UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA $18,471 137 Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 8 programs -
101 University of Phoenix-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsOntario, CA $16,263 197 Master's, Post-MS 44 programs 7 to 1
102 University of the WestPrivate, 4 yearsRosemead, CA $13,639 102 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 17 programs 5 to 1
105 Presidio Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $32,880 159 Post-BS, Master's 2 programs -
- The Colburn Conservatory of MusicPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $49,350 63 - - 5 to 1
- The Colleges of Law at VenturaPrivate, 4 yearsVentura, CA - 255 Master's 2 programs -
- Alliant International University-San FranciscoPrivate, 4 yearsEmeryville, CA - - - - -
- Pacifica Graduate InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsCarpinteria, CA $27,100 851 Master's, Doctorate 6 programs -
- Columbia College - LemoorePrivate, 4 yearsNAS Lemoore, CA - - - - -
- California Intercontinental UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA $10,674 351 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 29 programs 12 to 1
- Shepherd UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $14,033 - - - 4 to 1
- Starr King School for the MinistryPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA $26,290 85 Post-BS, Master's 3 programs -
- Pacific CollegePrivate, 4 yearsCosta Mesa, CA - 15 Master's 8 programs 10 to 1
- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsLa Jolla, CA - 44 Doctorate 1 programs -
- Trinity Law SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Ana, CA $13,650 382 Master's 2 programs -
- Alder Graduate School of EducationPrivate, 4 yearsRedwood City, CA $20,466 322 - 4 programs -
- Western University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsPomona, CA $23,137 3,724 Master's, Post-MS 16 programs -
- Bergin University of Canine StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsPenngrove, CA $13,850 7 Master's 3 programs 5 to 1
- California College of the ArtsPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $61,030 356 Master's 33 programs 7 to 1
- San Joaquin College of LawPrivate, 4 yearsClovis, CA - 145 - 1 programs -
- Meridian UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPetaluma, CA $21,632 195 Master's, Doctorate 4 programs -
- California Western School of LawPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $32,550 623 Master's 2 programs -
- Fremont UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsCerritos, CA - 8 Master's 11 programs 24 to 1
- California University-Silicon ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsSunnyvale, CA $6,980 22 - 1 programs -
- Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA $10,310 200 Master's, Doctorate 6 programs 16 to 1
- Samuel Merritt UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA $58,126 1,207 Post-BS, Master's 11 programs 6 to 1
- Southern States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $7,045 264 Post-BS, Master's 6 programs 5 to 1
- The Wright InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $39,500 520 Master's 3 programs -
- Franciscan School of Theology - San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA - - - - -
- Academy for Jewish Religion-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $27,730 68 Master's 4 programs -
- American Conservatory TheaterPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $30,285 13 - 3 programs 6 to 1
- Southwestern Law SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $18,710 927 Master's 2 programs -
- Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
- Fuller Theological SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA $22,980 2,089 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 18 programs -
- University of East-West MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsSunnyvale, CA $17,688 93 Master's 1 programs -
- Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA $22,000 670 Post-BS, Master's 12 programs 4 to 1
- Pacific Union CollegePrivate, 4 yearsAngwin, CA $35,214 22 Master's 69 programs 13 to 1
- California Health Sciences UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClovis, CA $30,525 391 - 2 programs -
- Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsSanta Monica, CA $20,108 198 Master's 2 programs -
- Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of HopePrivate, 4 yearsDuarte, CA - 95 Master's, Doctorate 2 programs -
- Minerva UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $19,500 47 Post-BS, Master's 7 programs 13 to 1
- South Baylo UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA $12,340 188 Master's 2 programs 9 to 1
- Sacramento CenterPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA - - - - -
- Southern California University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsWhittier, CA $39,125 1,159 Post-BS, Master's 11 programs 14 to 1
- Shiloh UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRancho Cucamonga, CA $3,420 29 - - 2 to 1
- Saybrook UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA $25,206 1,013 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 15 programs -
- San Francisco Bay UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFremont, CA $8,955 140 - 5 programs 3 to 1
- San Diego Christian CollegePrivate, 4 yearsSpring Valley, CA $8,125 27 Post-BS, Master's 20 programs 11 to 1
- World Mission UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $5,600 232 Master's 14 programs 29 to 1
- San Francisco Conservatory of MusicPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $54,550 216 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 38 programs 3 to 1
- California Coast UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Ana, CA - - - - -
- Sofia UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPalo Alto, CA $14,195 937 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 7 programs 11 to 1
- California University of Science and MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsColton, CA $40,500 536 - 2 programs -
- Dharma Realm Buddhist UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsUkiah, CA $14,000 - - 3 programs -
- Laguna College of Art and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsLaguna Beach, CA $41,220 31 Post-BS, Master's 14 programs 9 to 1
- University of the PeoplePrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA - 6,972 Master's 12 programs 23 to 1
- Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsEscondido, CA $15,800 101 Master's 3 programs -
- Alliant International University-IrvinePrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA - - - - -
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at AnaheimPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA $24,894 500 Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 11 programs -
- Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA $17,991 111 Master's, Doctorate 2 programs -
- Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Monica, CA $15,157 126 Master's, Doctorate 2 programs -
- Wright Institute (The) -Private, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA - - - - -
- Five Branches UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Cruz, CA $19,363 335 Master's 2 programs -
- Otis College of Art and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $52,480 44 Master's 11 programs 9 to 1
- Alhambra Medical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA $11,480 95 Master's 1 programs 15 to 1
- Marshall B Ketchum UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA $38,408 685 Master's 5 programs -
- Design Institute of San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $27,100 11 Master's 2 programs 7 to 1
- American University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsSignal Hill, CA $29,349 163 Master's 8 programs 16 to 1
- California State University-Chancellors OfficePublic, 4 yearsLong Beach, CA - - Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate - -
- University of West Los Angeles - ChatsworthPrivate, 4 yearsChatsworth, CA - - - - -
- Southern California SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsEl Cajon, CA $18,720 122 Master's 14 programs 9 to 1
- University of California-Hastings College of LawPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $46,753 1,193 Post-BS, Master's 5 programs -
- William Jessup UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRocklin, CA $13,440 455 Post-BS, Master's 46 programs 11 to 1
- Reiss-Davis Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $27,677 36 - 1 programs -
- Pacific College of Health and SciencePrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $15,168 697 Post-BS, Master's 7 programs 15 to 1
- Art Center College of DesignPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA $54,518 285 Master's 19 programs 8 to 1
- America Evangelical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGardena, CA $6,200 110 Master's, Doctorate 7 programs 5 to 1
- University of California-San FranciscoPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $29,294
($14,192 Residents)
3,140 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 61 programs -
- Thomas Jefferson School of LawPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $3,300 271 Master's 2 programs -
- Golden Gate University-Silicon ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA - - - - -
- Angeles CollegePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - 4 Master's 6 programs 25 to 1
- Claremont School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $26,520 196 Master's, Doctorate 14 programs -
- Alliant International University-FresnoPrivate, 4 yearsFresno, CA - - - - -
- SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA $5,895 246 Master's 5 programs 16 to 1
- Pacific School of ReligionPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $17,175 109 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 5 programs -
- University of Saint KatherinePrivate, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA $14,940 27 Master's 23 programs 12 to 1
- Empire CollegePrivate, 4 yearsSanta Rosa, CA $15,761 78 Master's 8 programs -
- Newschool of Architecture and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $32,295 65 Master's 7 programs 6 to 1
- University of West Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsInglewood, CA $19,168 226 Master's 4 programs 3 to 1
- Los Angeles CenterPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
- California Miramar UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $7,300 117 Master's, Doctorate 5 programs 13 to 1
- San Diego Global Knowledge UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $11,415 5 - 4 programs 50 to 1
- Church Divinity School of the PacificPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $17,660 64 Post-BS, Master's 4 programs -
- University of Silicon ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA $10,579 11 Master's 9 programs 11 to 1
- Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $16,227 107 Master's 2 programs -
- Touro University CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsVallejo, CA $31,545 1,144 Master's, Post-MS 13 programs -
- Institute of Buddhist StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $19,800 53 Post-BS, Master's 4 programs -
- California Institute of the ArtsPrivate, 4 yearsValencia, CA $41,790 500 Master's, Doctorate 34 programs 7 to 1
- University of Silicon AndhraPrivate, 4 yearsMilpitas, CA - 114 - 15 programs 12 to 1
- Life Chiropractic College WestPrivate, 4 yearsHayward, CA - 587 - 1 programs -
- West Coast University-Center for Graduate StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $29,838 591 Master's 4 programs -
- Alliant International University-SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA - - - - -
- Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesPrivate, 4 yearsStockton, CA $11,070 234 Master's 23 programs 7 to 1
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $26,136 3,042 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 39 programs 7 to 1
- Berkeley School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $19,640 69 Master's, Post-MS 5 programs 2 to 1
- Southern California Institute of ArchitecturePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $53,564 257 Master's 5 programs 15 to 1
- Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA - - - - -
- Franciscan School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $15,226 66 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS 4 programs -
- Stanbridge UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA - 224 Master's 10 programs 15 to 1
- Abraham Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGlendale, CA $6,840 129 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 19 programs 5 to 1
- California Aeronautical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBakersfield, CA $8,520 3 Master's 9 programs 7 to 1
- Musicians InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsHollywood, CA $32,470 32 Master's 17 programs 6 to 1
- Learnet Academy IncPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - 1 Master's 9 programs 15 to 1
- Western Seminary-SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsRoseville, CA - - - - -
- The Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA - 76 - 1 programs -
- Relay Graduate School of Education - CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA - - - - -
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and SciencePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $25,956 531 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 15 programs 5 to 1
- Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-BerkeleyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $13,911 116 Master's 2 programs -
- Westcliff UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA $15,214 3,808 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 64 programs 10 to 1
- Humphreys College-ModestoPrivate, 4 yearsSalida, CA - - - - -
- Daybreak UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA $8,345 151 - 2 programs -
- Life Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Dimas, CA $13,280 103 Master's 10 programs 12 to 1
- West Coast University-Orange CountyPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA $14,383 1,452 Master's, Post-MS 12 programs 20 to 1
- Teachers College of San JoaquinPublic, 4 yearsStockton, CA $6,977
($6,413 Residents)
232 Master's 3 programs 17 to 1
- Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA $17,952 39 Master's, Doctorate 8 programs 10 to 1
- Alliant International University-Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA - - - - -
- Graduate Theological UnionPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $22,817 172 Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate 3 programs -
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
- FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $43,965 34 Master's 22 programs 17 to 1
- University of Antelope ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsLancaster, CA - 30 Post-BS, Master's 30 programs 12 to 1
- High Tech High Graduate School of EducationPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $20,000 108 Master's 2 programs -
- California Institute of Advanced ManagementPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA - 131 Master's 1 programs -
- St John's SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsCamarillo, CA $28,291 106 - - -
- Grace Mission UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA $2,640 242 Master's 3 programs 18 to 1
- Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsRedding, CA $8,585 9 Master's 10 programs 3 to 1
- California Arts UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA $11,910 23 - 2 programs -
- Coleman UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $23,000 37 - - 8 to 1
- New York Film AcademyPrivate, 4 yearsBurbank, CA $39,808 289 Master's 32 programs 3 to 1
- Oikos UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA - 24 - - 25 to 1
- California State University Maritime AcademyPublic, 4 yearsVallejo, CA $17,994
($8,490 Residents)
41 Master's 10 programs 12 to 1
- Bethel Seminary-San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $8,520 7 Master's 5 programs -
- University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA $27,171 5,152 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 13 programs -
- Reach UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA - 122 - 7 programs 37 to 1
- Lincoln Law School of SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA - - - - -
- Dongguk University Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $9,899 92 Master's 2 programs 13 to 1
- Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Fe Springs, CA $7,927 179 Master's, Post-MS 14 programs 5 to 1
- San Jose CampusPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA - - - - -
- Interior Designers InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsNewport Beach, CA $20,400 - Master's 3 programs 8 to 1
- Homestead SchoolsPrivate, 4 yearsTorrance, CA - - Master's 4 programs 15 to 1
- American Film Institute ConservatoryPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $65,800 423 Post-BS, Master's 2 programs -
- San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusPublic, 4 yearsCalexico, CA - - - - -
- Palo Alto UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPalo Alto, CA $49,200 1,097 Master's 6 programs 12 to 1
- Pacific States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA $7,890 4 Post-BS, Master's 5 programs 7 to 1
- Claremont Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA $13,825 220 Post-BS, Master's 11 programs -
- Dominican School of Philosophy & TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $20,550 62 Post-BS, Master's 5 programs -
- Western Seminary-San JosePrivate, 4 yearsMilpitas, CA - - - - -
- Loma Linda UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLoma Linda, CA $32,900 3,265 Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate 135 programs 3 to 1
- The University of AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsTemecula, CA $16,000 - Master's, Doctorate - -
- Haven UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGarden Grove, CA $7,314 41 - 6 programs 12 to 1
- Bethesda UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA $6,580 83 Master's 14 programs 15 to 1
- San Francisco Art InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA $48,250 28 - 14 programs 4 to 1
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA $26,136 135 Master's, Post-MS 6 programs 4 to 1
- Cedars Sinai Medical CenterPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA - - - 2 programs -
- California Northstate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsElk Grove, CA $31,890 816 - 8 programs 7 to 1
- Zaytuna CollegePrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA $27,842 6 - - 3 to 1
Average- Residents
$15,380 Out-of-State
16,726 - 12 programs 10.53 to 1
*California college ranking
**Ranking data provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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Graduate Programs at California Best Colleges

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66. Holy Names UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA
80. Naval Postgraduate SchoolPublic, 4 yearsMonterey, CA
83. Northcentral UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA
99. Marymount California UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRancho Palos Verdes, CA
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