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#1 #1 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ the University of Advancing Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,164 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#2 #2 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $22,858 Median Starting Salary $52,651
#3 #3 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,695 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,351 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,470 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN Volunteer State Community College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $5,975 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Columbia College Hollywood Tarzana, CA Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,432 Median Starting Salary $53,578
#8 #8 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,966 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,275 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,592 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,616 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,523 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,591 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,400 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Montgomery College Rockville, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,276 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Genesee Community College Batavia, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,921 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Ocean County College Toms River, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,676 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. National Park College Hot Springs, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,508 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,000 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,797 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,866 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,518 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,936 Median Starting Salary $49,891
#25 #25 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,527 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,504 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Merced College Merced, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,934 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,279 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Clark State College Springfield, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,192 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,450 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S. Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,413 Median Starting Salary $51,847
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Digital Arts

A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the use of computerized digital images as the primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts, and that may prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media, including graphic design, digital animation, motion graphics, 3D visualization, game and interactive media design, music and sound design, video production, web design, photography, and other fields.

While Digital Arts offers degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Digital Arts all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Digital Arts is $39,600.

Popularity of Digital Arts Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Digital Arts majors include Art Directors, Special Effects Artists and Animators and Artists and Related Workers, All Other. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Digital Arts can prepare you for are Graphic Designers, Photographers and Art Directors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Digital Arts majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Digital Arts majors.

#1 Graphic Designers
#2 Photographers
#3 Art Directors
#4 Special Effects Artists and Animators
#5 Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Student Demographics

Total Students

515

Female Students

261 (50%)

Male Students

254 (49%)

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Digital Arts

#1 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

92%

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950–1,180

$20,164

$51,847

#2 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

75%

6

1,010–1,240

$22,858

$52,651

#3 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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71

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$28,695

$51,847

#4 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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56

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$7,351

$51,847

#5 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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91

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$4,470

$51,847

#6 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

100%

33

890–1,080

$5,975

$51,847

#7 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

50%

2

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$32,432

$53,578

#8 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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31

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$7,966

$51,847

#9 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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29

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$6,275

$51,847

#10 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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25

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$5,592

$51,847

#11 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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$35,616

$51,847

#12 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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24

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$3,523

$51,847

#13 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.

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16

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$9,591

$51,847

#14 Best College for Digital Arts in the U.S.