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Animation Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota contains twelve schools that offer animation programs. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, the highest-ranking animation school in MN, has a total student population of 51,659 and is the 31st highest ranked school in America.

Of the 12 animation schools in Minnesota, only 2 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Minneapolis College of Art and Design comes out as the most expensive ($30,527/yr), with Northland Community and Technical College as the lowest recorded at only $9,208/yr.

Animation students from Minnesota schools who go on to become animation artists, animators, animation designers, game designers, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. Also, Multimedia artists and animators make on average $62,810 per year and there are about 28,800 of them employed in the US today.

Also, within the animation schools in Minnesota, the average student population is 3,459 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Aside from animation, there are 5327 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,013 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $6,006, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Animation Programs in Minnesota

Northwestern College

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

The Art Institutes International Minnesota

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Minnesota School of Business

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Northland Community and Technical College

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Certificate

Saint Paul College - A Community and Technical College

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

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See Also

• Animation Information
• Salary Details for an Animator
• Online Animation Schools
• Online Animation Programs
• Online Animation Courses
• Online Animation Certifications

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