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#1 #1 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#2 #2 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,775
#3 #3 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI At the University of Hawaii Maui College, only two majors are offered: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other, and Sustainability Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#4 #4 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 36 degrees to those studying Science/Technology Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,697
#5 #5 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Each year, the University of Advancing Technology grants about 23 degrees to students majoring in Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Digital Arts, Computer Science, and Game and Interactive Media Design....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,697
#6 #6 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#7 #7 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME At Southern Maine Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#8 #8 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY At CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#9 #9 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Front Range Community College Westminster, CO At Front Range Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#10 #10 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Middlesex College Edison, NJ Each year, Middlesex College awards about 419 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#11 #11 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. York County Community College Wells, ME Annually, York County Community College awards about 33 degrees to those studying Human Services, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#12 #12 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA At Laurus College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Support Specialist, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#13 #13 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#14 #14 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#15 #15 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Sessions College for Professional Design Tempe, AZ At Sessions College for Professional Design, only two majors are offered: Graphic Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#16 #16 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Usually, 151 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#17 #17 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 414 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#18 #18 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee Area Technical College, only two majors are offered: Tool and Die Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#19 #19 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 804 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#20 #20 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 511 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#21 #21 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Kauai Community College Lihue, HI At Kauai Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Natural Sciences. In fact, Kauai Community College awards 55 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#22 #22 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY At CUNY Hostos Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#23 #23 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#24 #24 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 527 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#25 #25 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Annually, the College of DuPage grants about 626 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#26 #26 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Social Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#27 #27 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#28 #28 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA At Santa Monica College, only one major is offered: Visual and Performing Arts, Other. On average, 16 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#29 #29 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA At Springfield Technical Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#30 #30 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#31 #31 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#32 #32 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Annually, Joliet Junior College awards about 509 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#33 #33 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ At Bergen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#34 #34 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA At Antelope Valley Community College District, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#35 #35 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only two majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#36 #36 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA At Orange Coast College, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Interior......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#37 #37 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL At City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#38 #38 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ Each year, Rowan College at Burlington County awards around 1249 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#39 #39 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#40 #40 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM Every year, the University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus awards about 21 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#41 #41 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Piedmont Community College Roxboro, NC At Piedmont Community College, only one major is offered: Gunsmithing/Gunsmith. Usually, 1 students receive a degree in Gunsmithing/Gunsmith every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#42 #42 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ At Brookdale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Brookdale Community College awards 266 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#43 #43 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS At Johnson County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#44 #44 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Berkeley City College Berkeley, CA At Berkeley City College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Berkeley City College awards 86 degrees every year to graduating Humanities/Humanistic Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#45 #45 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#46 #46 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO At Morgan Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Typically, 9 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#47 #47 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#48 #48 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#49 #49 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lane Community College Eugene, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#50 #50 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#51 #51 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Canada College Redwood City, CA At Canada College, only one major is offered: Interior Design. Usually, 10 students are awarded a degree in Interior Design every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#52 #52 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 5 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#53 #53 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#54 #54 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO Every year, Missouri State University-West Plains grants around 68 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#55 #55 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only two majors are offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#56 #56 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Somerset Community College Somerset, KY At Somerset Community College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#57 #57 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#58 #58 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Butte College Oroville, CA At Butte College, only one major is offered: Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Typically, 2 students receive a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#59 #59 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC Every year, Forsyth Technical Community College grants around 489 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#60 #60 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Highline College Des Moines, WA Annually, Highline College awards around 26 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#61 #61 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA At Southeastern Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#62 #62 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 421 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#63 #63 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Victor Valley College Victorville, CA At Victor Valley College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#64 #64 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA At Allan Hancock College, only two majors are offered: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, and Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#65 #65 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. South Central College North Mankato, MN Every year, South Central College awards about 9 degrees to those majoring in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#66 #66 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#67 #67 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC Annually, Western Piedmont Community College grants around 155 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#68 #68 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN At Century College, only two majors are offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Orthotist/Prosthetist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#69 #69 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL At Coastal Alabama Community College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Industrial Technology/Technician. In fact, Coastal Alabama Community College grants 417 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#70 #70 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, only one major is offered: Education, General. Typically, 37 students are awarded a degree in Education, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#71 #71 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#72 #72 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY At Niagara County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#73 #73 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI At Hawaii Community College, only one major is offered: Electrician. Usually, 15 students receive a degree in Electrician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#74 #74 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#75 #75 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 421 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#76 #76 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA At Western Iowa Tech Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#77 #77 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#78 #78 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#79 #79 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Each year, Des Moines Area Community College grants around 673 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#80 #80 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA At Lehigh Carbon Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#81 #81 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#82 #82 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#83 #83 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI At Kellogg Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#84 #84 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Cecil College North East, MD At Cecil College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Cecil College grants 101 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#85 #85 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#86 #86 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL Every year, McHenry County College awards around 427 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#87 #87 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#88 #88 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX At Lee College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#89 #89 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#90 #90 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#91 #91 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA At East Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 7 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#92 #92 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ Annually, Raritan Valley Community College awards around 219 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#93 #93 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Ohlone College Fremont, CA At Ohlone College, the three most popular college majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Ohlone College grants 347 degrees every year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#94 #94 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard, KY At Hazard Community and Technical College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#95 #95 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL At Moraine Valley Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#96 #96 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. College of Marin Kentfield, CA At the College of Marin, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#97 #97 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX At Wharton County Junior College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 699 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#98 #98 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Elgin Community College Elgin, IL At Elgin Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#99 #99 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#100 #100 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
#101 #101 Best College for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,697
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About Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects programs prepare individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs.

Students who are passionate about Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 5,437 students earn a some level of degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects in California than any other state. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects is $40,500.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects majors is Special Effects Artists and Animators. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects can prepare you for is Special Effects Artists and Animators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,180

Female Students

501 (42%)

Male Students

679 (57%)

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