Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL

Communications Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 10.0304

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

55%

11 of 20

Female Graduates

45%

9 of 20

Annual Tuition & Fees

$10,410

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $10,410 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare College of DuPage's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 10.0304

Program Family Communications Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 20 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 55% male, 45% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Average Starting Salary

$99,800

10-Year Job Growth

+1.6%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Special Effects Artists and Animators SOC: 27-1014	$79,840	+1.6%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$74,850

Peak Salary

$124,750

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (3)

● Active Listening

● Critical Thinking

● Reading Comprehension

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name College of DuPage

Location Glen Ellyn, IL

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $10,410

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $12,510

Average Net Price $6,691

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Program Information

CIP Code: 10.0304

CIP Family: 10

IPEDS ID: