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Web and graphic design courses in San Francisco, California

22 web and graphic design programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these web and graphic design programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 9 of these 22 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Web developers create and maintain websites, and digital designers develop and test a site's layout, functions and navigation so it's easy to use. Education ranges from a high school diploma to a bachelor's degree, and you may not need a specific credential if you can show your abilities through earlier work or projects.1

In San Francisco, 5 of the 22 programs take students without a high school diploma, 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 22 programs here are digital media and multimedia (6 programs), web development certificate or course (5 programs), web design certificate or course (3 programs), graphic design certificate or course (3 programs), and 5 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 22 programs

All 83 web and graphic design programs in California, including online programs

How much do web and graphic design courses cost in San Francisco?

$828 to $2,760 is what most web and graphic design programs in San Francisco cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $276 to $7,099

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 22 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 22 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 22 programs report it
Length
16 to 51 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in San Francisco may also offer web and graphic design courses. How these figures are made

Are there free web and graphic design courses in San Francisco?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 22 web and graphic design programs in San Francisco approved for WIOA funding

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22 programs

  • Web design certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Accomplishment

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillWeb design certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$276
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $316
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $276
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College

  • Web development certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Accomplishment

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillWeb development certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$276
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $713
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $276
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College

  • Web development certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Front-End Web Development Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoWeb development certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$630
    More details about Front-End Web Development Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $630

  • Digital media and multimediaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ART DIGITAL MEDIA (Digital Media Certificate of Achievement)

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$690
    School website, ART DIGITAL MEDIA (Digital Media Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    More details about ART DIGITAL MEDIA (Digital Media Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,026
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $690
    School website, ART DIGITAL MEDIA (Digital Media Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College

  • Web design certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Achievement

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillWeb design certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$828
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $941
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $828
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Graphics Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College

  • Web development certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Achievement

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillWeb development certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$828
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $916
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $828
    Program website, Computer Information Systems: Web Technology Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College

  • Digital media and multimediaHybridEducation and courses

    Video Editing and Post Production Certificate of Acievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$860
    More details about Video Editing and Post Production Certificate of Acievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $35
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $860

  • Web development certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Web Development Techniques Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoWeb development certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$886
    More details about Advanced Web Development Techniques Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    88 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $886

  • Digital media and multimediaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Art Digital Media: Graphic Design Certificate

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,104
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Graphic Design Certificate at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Art Digital Media: Graphic Design Certificate at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,234
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,104
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Graphic Design Certificate at Diablo Valley College

  • Graphic design certificate or courseIn personEducation and courses

    Visual Design Foundation Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoGraphic design certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,157
    More details about Visual Design Foundation Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    51 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,157

  • Graphic design certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    ART-Graphic Communications (Certificate of Achievement)

    Los Medanos College

    Pittsburg

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Los Medanos College, PittsburgGraphic design certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,380
    School website, ART-Graphic Communications (Certificate of Achievement) at Los Medanos College
    More details about ART-Graphic Communications (Certificate of Achievement) at Los Medanos College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $936
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,380
    School website, ART-Graphic Communications (Certificate of Achievement) at Los Medanos College

  • Graphic design certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging: Certificate of Achievement

    Laney College

    Oakland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laney College, OaklandGraphic design certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,426
    Program website, Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging: Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
    More details about Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging: Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,040
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,426
    Program website, Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging: Certificate of Achievement at Laney College

  • Digital media and multimediaIn personEducation and courses

    Visual Media Production Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,517
    More details about Visual Media Production Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    51 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,517

  • Digital media and multimediaHybridNo diploma needed

    Occupational Training For Intermediate Multimedia Certificate: After Effects Fast Track

    Bay Area Video Coalition

    San Francisco

    No diploma needed

    Bay Area Video Coalition, San FranciscoDigital media and multimediaHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,830
    Program website, Occupational Training For Intermediate Multimedia Certificate: After Effects Fast Track at Bay Area Video Coalition
    More details about Occupational Training For Intermediate Multimedia Certificate: After Effects Fast Track at Bay Area Video Coalition
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $240
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,830
    Program website, Occupational Training For Intermediate Multimedia Certificate: After Effects Fast Track at Bay Area Video Coalition

  • Graphic design or digital media (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Graphic Design and Digital Imaging A.A. Degree

    Laney College

    Oakland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laney College, OaklandGraphic design or digital media (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, Applied Graphic Design and Digital Imaging A.A. Degree at Laney College
    More details about Applied Graphic Design and Digital Imaging A.A. Degree at Laney College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,040
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, Applied Graphic Design and Digital Imaging A.A. Degree at Laney College

  • Web design or development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Art Digital Media: AS Degree Interactive Design for Web and Mobile Platforms

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillWeb design or development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: AS Degree Interactive Design for Web and Mobile Platforms at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Art Digital Media: AS Degree Interactive Design for Web and Mobile Platforms at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,991
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: AS Degree Interactive Design for Web and Mobile Platforms at Diablo Valley College

  • Graphic design or digital media (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree in Art Digital Media

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillGraphic design or digital media (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree in Art Digital Media at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree in Art Digital Media at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,862
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree in Art Digital Media at Diablo Valley College

  • Graphic design or digital media (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree- Graphic Design

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillGraphic design or digital media (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree- Graphic Design at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree- Graphic Design at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,937
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, Art Digital Media: Associate in Arts degree- Graphic Design at Diablo Valley College

  • Digital media and multimediaHybridNo diploma needed

    Multimedia Arts Certificate Program

    Martinez Adult Education

    Martinez

    No diploma needed

    Martinez Adult Education, MartinezDigital media and multimediaHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,918
    More details about Multimedia Arts Certificate Program at Martinez Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,918

  • Web design certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Webmaster

    Micro-Easy Vocational Institute

    San Pablo

    No diploma needed

    Micro-Easy Vocational Institute, San PabloWeb design certificate or courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,099
    More details about Webmaster at Micro-Easy Vocational Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $518
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,099

  • Design and digital media apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    TechSF User Experience Designer Registered Apprenticeship

    CCSF Office of Economic&Workforce Development-Apprenticeship

    San Francisco

    No diploma needed

    CCSF Office of Economic&Workforce Development-Apprenticeship, San FranciscoDesign and digital media apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, TechSF User Experience Designer Registered Apprenticeship at CCSF Office of Economic&Workforce Development-Apprenticeship
    More details about TechSF User Experience Designer Registered Apprenticeship at CCSF Office of Economic&Workforce Development-Apprenticeship
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, TechSF User Experience Designer Registered Apprenticeship at CCSF Office of Economic&Workforce Development-Apprenticeship

  • Web development certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Website Development for E-Business

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoWeb development certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Website Development for E-Business at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for web and graphic design courses in San Francisco

WIOA funding can pay for web and graphic design courses in San Francisco

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for web and graphic design courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for web and graphic design courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in San Francisco

How web and graphic design courses compare with the rest of computers and IT across California: IT certification programs in California

Where the San Francisco web and graphic design program numbers come from

Which San Francisco web and graphic design programs are on this list?

These are the web and graphic design programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of San Francisco web and graphic design programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about web and graphic design courses in San Francisco

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List