Master’s 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, 424 people earned their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. This makes it the 271st most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s 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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. About 51.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 241 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Savannah College of Art and Design 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 master's degree. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from SCAD. Of these students, 60% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Academy of Art University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Academy of Art University. About 45% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from SMU. Of these students, 24% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Pratt Institute. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Northeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Northeastern.
Southern California Institute of Architecture comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,964 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from SCI-Arc. Of these students, 37% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Atlantic University College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Atlantic University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
California College of the Arts is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from California College of the Arts. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from DePaul. Of these students, 35% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from CalArts. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
DigiPen Institute of Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Digipen.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Virginia Tech.
Lynn University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from Lynn University Fighting Knights. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from GMU.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects from FDU.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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