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Master’s Degrees in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects

424 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects is offered at 19 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 15% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 57.1% of animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects graduates were international students.

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
Master’s Degree 424
Graduate Certificate 40

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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. About 50.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 208
Women 216
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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 18
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 29
White 91
International Students 242
Other Races/Ethnicities 33
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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:

99 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 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, 58% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
96 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy of Art University is the 2nd 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 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 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 57% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

53 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Methodist University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 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. About 20% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 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 82% were women.

#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 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. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern California Institute of Architecture is the 6th 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 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,490 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, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Atlantic University College

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
14 Yearly Graduations
9% Women

Atlantic University College 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. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,360 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. About 9% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California
12 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 California College of the Arts. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,760 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 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

12 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#10

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DePaul University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 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, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
8 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Institute of the Arts is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $54,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,440 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. About 81% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations

DigiPen Institute of Technology is the 11th 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 $35,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,740 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.

6 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 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 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 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. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations

The 15th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lynn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,800 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.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 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.

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*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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