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Associate Degrees in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects

1,083 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects is offered at 129 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 52% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.5% of animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,083 people earned their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. This earns it the #110 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,061
Associate Degree 1,083
Basic Certificate 580
Undergraduate Certificate 508
Master’s Degree 424
Graduate Certificate 40

Earnings of Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. About 58.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 632
Women 451
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The racial-ethnic distribution of animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 80
Black or African American 89
Hispanic or Latino 312
White 462
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 113
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There are 129 colleges that offer an associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

71 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from BMCC. Of these students, 49% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
58 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from MDC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#3

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
45 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from El Centro College. Of these students, 17% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, Texas
39 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest Vista College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Northwest Vista College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#5

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hostos Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Hostos. Of these students, 48% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
31 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of DuPage comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from COD. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
31 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pikes Peak Community College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from PPCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
29 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from FRCC. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from LWTech. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#10

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
25 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Monica College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from SMC. Of these students, 47% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas
23 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Butler Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Butler CC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#12

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
22 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salt Lake Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Salt Lake Community College. About 46% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
22 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Mt. SAC. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#12

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree is Forsyth Technical Community College. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Forsyth Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#15

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
19 Yearly Graduations
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from SRJC.

#15

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
19 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson County Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from JCCC. About 60% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
17 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Sierra College. About 58% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
17 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Mesa College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from San Diego Mesa College. Of these students, 25% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
16 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Ferris. Of these students, 20% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
15 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from College of the Canyons. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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