The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for an animation degree:
1% below average compared to other degrees
3% above average compared to other degrees
6% below average compared to other degrees
What do animation graduates earn?
Animation students make an average of $63,817 per year after graduation. This is 4% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
Bottom 48% of degrees
0% above average compared to other degrees
Tuition costs for popular animation schools in the US
There are 204 schools in the US that offer a animation degree. The animation schools in the nation with the highest enrollment are New York University, Northeastern University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Here's a breakdown of tuition costs for the schools that award the most degrees in animation per year:
| School Name | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|
| New York University | $50,464 |
| Northeastern University | $49,497 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $13,230 |
| Ball State University | $9,774 |
| DePaul University | $39,010 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $40,068 |
| George Mason University | $11,924 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,019 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $46,386 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $13,624 |
Top US schools for an animation degree
The following chart lists the most prestigious schools offering animation degrees, along with their average acceptance rate and tuition costs:
| School Name | Acceptance Rate | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | 27% | $49,497 |
| New York University | 28% | $50,464 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 33% | $29,800 |
| Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood | 39% | $27,454 |
| Eastern Michigan University | 45% | $12,019 |
| Emerson College | 46% | $44,832 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | 47% | $5,483 |
| Southern Methodist University | 49% | $52,498 |
| College for Creative Studies | 49% | $42,460 |
| Daemen College | 49% | $27,990 |
Cheapest US schools for an animation degree
Of the schools in the US that offer an animation degree, the following have the lowest tuition costs:
| School Name | Tuition |
|---|---|
| American River College | $1,104 |
| Antelope Valley College | $1,124 |
| Fullerton College | $1,138 |
| Cypress College | $1,140 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,142 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,142 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,142 |
| San Diego City College | $1,142 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,142 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,142 |
