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Animation Schools in Virginia

Virginia contains eight schools that offer animation programs. Hollins University, the highest-ranking animation school in VA, has a total student population of 1,057 and is the 290th highest ranked school in America.

Of the 8 animation schools in Virginia, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, The Art Institute of Washington comes out as the most expensive ($42,518/yr), with Regent University as the lowest recorded at only $18,449/yr.

Animation students from Virginia 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 Virginia, the average student population is 3,287 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Aside from animation, there are 3782 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,568 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $4,181, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Animation Programs in Virginia

ITT Technical Institute-Springfield

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

The Art Institute of Washington

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

ITT Technical Institute-Richmond

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

ITT Technical Institute-Norfolk

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Regent University

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Westwood College-Annandale

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Westwood College-Arlington Ballston

• 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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