Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC

Communications Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 10.0304

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

64%

7 of 11

Female Graduates

36%

4 of 11

Annual Tuition & Fees

$2,276

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 2025 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 $2,276 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 Forsyth Technical Community College'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 11 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 64% male, 36% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Forsyth Technical Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Digital Effects and Animation Technology	36%	61%	70%	$5,371

In the Digital Effects and Animation Technology program at Forsyth Technical Community College, 61% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 36% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,371 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

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.

Want to learn more about working as a Special Effects Artists and Animators — day-to-day work, job outlook, and salary details?

Institution

School Name Forsyth Technical Community College

Location Winston-Salem, NC

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $2,276

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,884

Average Net Price $6,917

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Program Information

CIP Code: 10.0304

CIP Family: 10

IPEDS ID: