Animation & Special Effects Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 243 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Animation & Special Effects.
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Education Levels of Animation & Special Effects Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,026 students earned theirAnimation & 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 | 1,180 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,162 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,119 |
Earnings of Animation & Special Effects Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Animation & Special Effects of $41,119 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Animation & Special Effects Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 295 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Animation & Special Effects. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Animation & Special Effects students seeking a bachelor's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 724 people received their bachelor's 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.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's 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.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 144 bachelor's 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.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 139 bachelor's 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.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 105 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 91 bachelor's 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pikes Peak State College is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's 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.
College for Creative Studies comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 80 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's 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.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 76 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's 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.
DigiPen Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts is a popular choice for Animation & Special Effects majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Animation & Special Effects in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animation & Special Effects here go on to 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 bachelor’s 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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