### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Digital Arts is not only a valuable choice, but typically an essential first step for students wanting to begin a career as a digital art director, a graphic designer, or a photographer. In fact, digital arts is a very rare degree coming in at the 164th most popular major. Last year alone, there were 1,650 digital arts diplomas received. In-state tuition for digital arts at private institutions is, on average, 4.5 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With just 99 institutions having programs for digital arts you could have limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other digital arts students, look at universities in Florida which have the most undergraduates admitted to digital arts annually. More generally, the top region to major in digital arts is in the Southeast region with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), and [Full Sail University](/colleges/full-sail-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study digital arts is the American Athletic Conference with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) representing the conference. From our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for digital arts is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california).

 The best school does not have to be the best school for you. There can be a bunch of factors to weigh when selecting school. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could sway your feelings on where to go to university. At authority.org, we weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which digital arts school boasts the top campus, the answer is [Northeastern University](/colleges/northeastern-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which university is home to the finest campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our pick for the school with the best student life for digital arts is [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). Curious why? Continue reading to find out more about our top selections. Many of our picks just might surprise you.

 If expense is a significant factor in your decision on where to go to school, you might consider avoiding [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspappears to be our most expensive university for digital arts, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could be interested to know that digital arts is the 243rd most expensive major in the nation, with an average associated cost of $27,800. On a broader scale, the most costly state for digital arts in the country is District of Columbia with tuition and fees at the main college, George Washington University, of $54,453. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for digital arts is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Otis College of Art and Design](/colleges/otis-college-of-art-and-design) with a cost of $45,200, [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california) with a cost of $57,256, and [Pacific Northwest College of Art](/colleges/pacific-northwest-college-of-art) with a cost of $39,375.

 Our cheapest region for digital arts is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Dixie State University](/colleges/dixie-state-university) with a cost of $14,976. In better news, the most affordable school for digital arts is [SUNY Cortland](/colleges/suny-cortland). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying about $9,000 for a degree in digital arts. That price grows dramatically to an average of $21,700 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the college constituting the best value for digital arts: [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). Here you can see our comprehensive list about the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this list is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for digital arts students can vary, but within two-years of completing the major students will often make around $50,800. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can enjoy pay up to $89,600. Right out of college, the lowest earning positions within the digital arts field make $29,000, which could be worse. The top earning grads from digital arts have come from [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of digital arts is quite high, being within the 85th percentile of all programs. The university with the highest composite diversity for digital arts is [Maryland Institute College of Art](/colleges/maryland-institute-college-of-art)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Digital Arts major only ranks in the 70th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 79th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest share at 52% of students studying digital arts. Additionally, 51% of scholars pursuing a digital arts major are women.

 The median ranking for digital arts professors is 4 stars, a rating which is right on the median score for all majors; which is a fine. If you are searching for the most popular digital arts professor in the nation, consider looking up Andy Weeks at [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college). This might be shocking, but the highest ranked digital arts professors according to students come from [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). As we consider data beyond just rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best instructors for digital arts is [Fordham University](/colleges/fordham-university). One can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for digital arts is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a comprehensive list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you understand that considering university from context primarily built on superlatives can cause problems. We encourage you to explore our other pages on different schools and peruse a few of our informative background articles on important details to look out for as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Digital arts is the 164th most popular degree in America, with 1,650 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #165 [Electrical Engineering Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-electrical-engineering-technologies), and narrowly lost to #163 [Physiology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physiology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 99 colleges across the nation, and is the 168th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 6% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 46% of colleges offering digital arts are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most digital arts graduates, largely led by [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), while it’s the American Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Florida ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) and [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more digital arts graduates than [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), which graduated 253 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study digital arts). More students studied digital arts as a percentage of total students at [Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico](/colleges/escuela-de-artes-plasticas-y-diseno-de-puerto-rico) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Digital arts is the 243rd most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $27,785 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #244, [Commercial and Advertising Art](rankings/best-colleges-for-commercial-and-advertising-art), with a median cost of $27,612).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with top 50 digital arts programs led by [Otis College of Art and Design](/colleges/otis-college-of-art-and-design) with an annual cost of $45,200. The most expensive state for digital arts is District of Columbia led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 78.01% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 46.66% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for digital arts is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), which is the 14th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico](/colleges/escuela-de-artes-plasticas-y-diseno-de-puerto-rico). It costs just $5,020 per year and is its digital arts program is ranked #25. Another more affordable pick would be #13, [SUNY Oneonta](/colleges/suny-oneonta) in Otsego County, NY with a cost of $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to be assured you get a high return on your investment. We intend for the following career and earnings facts to support you in making an informed decision when choosing your major.

 Just after university, Digital Arts majors earn $27,456 per annum on average (bottom 10%). After some time in their professions, they typically bring in somewhere between $29,033 and $89,557, but average close to $50,795. Just so you know, that's 31% higher than the United States average.

 The most common job title for a Digital Arts graduate is Web Developer, which predominantly earn near $55,000; next are Marketing Internship and Graphic Designer Internship, which generally make about $24,000 and $33,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Digital Arts graduates is The Southwest. The most well paid state for Digital Arts alumni is GA. Pacific-12 Conference has the highest earning Digital Arts graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Digital Arts: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors consistently have a pivotal impact your college experience, regardless of your major. A thoughtful professor may provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can turn you off of an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Digital Arts have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, putting these professors in the upper 61st percentile in the US grounded in overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Digital Arts professors slightly surpassed those from ["Manufacturing Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-manufacturing-engineering), whereas ["Public Administration"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-public-administration)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Digital Arts.

 Now for some statistics about Digital Arts professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Digital Arts professors. The Landmark Conference has the highest rated Digital Arts professors. The Plains region has the highest rated Digital Arts professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Digital Arts professors than private colleges. Finally, Texas has the highest rated Digital Arts professors in the United States.

 Andy Weeks, instructor at [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college) &nbspin Orlando, FL is the most popular Digital Arts professor in the US.



### STUDENTS

 College is one of the more consequential times in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and development. Pupils continue to realize who they are as people and cultivate many of the needed skills to be a halcyon adult. But learning is not confined to a classroom environment - the conversations one has with his schoolmates, the funny story learned from an old instructor, the exposure to a different approach. As such, finding a diverse college greatly improves what one gains from the time spent in university.

 Digital Arts is a more ethnically diverse major than average\*. 52% of the nation's Digital Arts majors are white students, followed by latino students (18%), students of other races\*\*(14%), and asian students (10%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Otis College of Art and Design](/colleges/otis-college-of-art-and-design)&nbspin Los Angeles, CA.

 Second, Digital Arts is pretty diverse regarding gender, with a tad greater than 1/2 of students majoring in Digital Arts identifying as women. [Blackburn College](/colleges/blackburn-college) in Carlinville, IL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another substantial type of diversity is class diversity. Digital Arts ranks in the top 30% of programs for financial diversity. 29% of its majors come from homes with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 16% are from mid-income families, and 24% grew up in homes making less than $30,000 a year. [University of Wisconsin-Parkside](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Digital Arts. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 10%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 18%
* White: 52%
* Other: 14%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 49%
* Female: 51%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 29%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 68%
* Out of State: 28%
* International: 4%


2023 Digital Arts Salary

There are about 11,690 students enrolled in Digital Arts in the USA.

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