How many colleges in California offer Event Management programs?

CampusPin currently lists 325 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer Event Management programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Event Management program in California?

Among the 50 Event Management programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $57,946 (median around $14,275). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Event Management degree lead to?

A Event Management degree commonly leads to roles such as Meeting, convention, and event planners, Event Coordinator, Conference or Meeting Manager, Wedding and Social Event Planner. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 meeting, convention, and event planners median $59,440)..

Can I apply to a Event Management program in California with the Common App?

Many Event Management programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Event Management colleges in California

CampusPin lists 325 U.S. colleges in California that offer Event Management programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Event Management teaches students to plan, budget, and execute conferences, meetings, and special events, suiting people who like coordinating logistics, vendors, and on-site details.

Schools in California that offer Event Management

Event Management programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 325 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

325

Public / private

20 / 30

Universities / 2-year

39 / 11

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$57,946

Median in-state tuition

$14,275

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Institute of the Arts

26% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Event Management program

Principles of meeting, conference, and special event planning
Event budgeting, finance, and cost control
Site selection and venue evaluation
Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation
Event logistics, scheduling, and timeline management
On-site coordination and day-of execution
Risk management, permits, and safety planning for events
Client relations and event proposal development
An internship or capstone planning a live event

Where a Event Management degree can lead

Meeting, convention, and event planners
Event Coordinator
Conference or Meeting Manager
Wedding and Social Event Planner
Corporate Events Manager
Festival or Venue Operations Coordinator

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 meeting, convention, and event planners median $59,440).

An Event Management major prepares students to plan, budget, and carry out conferences, meetings, weddings, festivals, and other special events for clients in the public and private sectors. Coursework grounds students in the principles of meeting and event planning, special event management, and the budgeting and finance work that keeps a program on track. Students learn how to choose and assess sites, negotiate vendor and venue contracts, and manage the logistics that move an event from a proposal to a finished day. While hospitality management centers on running lodging and food-service operations, this field concentrates on the project of the event itself: the timeline, the budget, the suppliers, and the coordination that brings everyone together on schedule. It also differs from marketing, which studies how organizations promote products and reach audiences rather than how a single gathering is staged.

This major is most often offered as a bachelor's degree, which is the typical entry point for meeting, convention, and event planners. Programs usually combine classroom work in finance, contracts, and logistics with hands-on practice, and many include an internship or a capstone where students plan and run a real event from start to finish. Graduates work for convention centers, hotels and resorts, corporate meeting departments, nonprofits, festivals, sports organizations, wedding and social planners, and independent agencies, frequently starting as a coordinator or assistant before taking on full event ownership. The work tends to be deadline-driven and seasonal, with long days during events themselves. There is no license required to practice, though some planners later pursue voluntary professional certifications to signal experience to employers and clients.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of meeting, convention, and event planners, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $59,440 and projects employment to grow about 4.8% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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