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Animation & Special Effects at Northeastern University

If you are interested in studying Animation & Special Effects, consider the program at Northeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 animation & special effects degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.

Studying Online at Northeastern University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Animation & Special Effects graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animation & Special Effects graduates at Northeastern University are 17% women (8) and 83% men (40).

Animation & Special Effects Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 7 bachelor’s animation & special effects degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animation & Special Effects bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Animation & Special Effects bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Animation & Special Effects Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 41 master’s animation & special effects graduates at Northeastern University, 17% were women (7) and 83% were men (34).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animation & Special Effects master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	38

Minority students account for 5% of Animation & Special Effects master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Animation & Special Effects Graduates

Graduates of the Animation & Special Effects program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Animation & Special Effects graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.