Animation & Special Effects Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Animation & Special Effects is offered at 243 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Animation & Special Effects.
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Education Levels of Animation & Special Effects Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,026 degrees were awarded toAnimation & Special Effects majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animation & Special Effects at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 550 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,180 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,162 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,119 |
Earnings of Animation & Special Effects Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Animation & Special Effects of $41,119 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,061 |
| 4 years | $41,119 |
| 5 years | $47,590 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Animation & Special Effects majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Animation & Special Effects Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 295 colleges that offer a associate degree in Animation & Special Effects. Learn more about the most popular below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 724 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 167 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 144 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pikes Peak State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College for Creative Studies is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 75 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DigiPen Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animation & Special Effects that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 1,171 |
| Graphic Communications, General | 551 |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 314 |
| Graphic Communications, Other | 157 |
| Printing Management | 59 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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