Associate Degrees in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects
Education Levels of Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,090 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 | 3,047 |
| Associate Degree | 1,090 |
| Basic Certificate | 519 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 478 |
| Master’s Degree | 424 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
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 58.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 635 |
| Women | 455 |
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 | 77 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 341 |
| White | 455 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 93 |
Most Popular Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Programs for Associate Degrees
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:
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. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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. Of these students, 39% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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. Of these students, 52% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 39% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 12% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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. About 22% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 31% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 39% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 31% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 16,700 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 SRJC. Of these students, 14% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 41% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 59% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 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, 30% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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Related Majors
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 |
|---|---|
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing | 455 |
| Graphic & Printing Operations | 127 |
| Other Graphic Communications | 80 |
| General Graphic Communications | 69 |
| Platemaker/Imager | 4 |
References
*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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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