Bachelor's Degrees in Animation in the United States

BA, BFA, BS, BSc, BDes and nationally equivalent first-cycle degrees in animation, plus broader degrees with an officially named animation pathway. This page covers the United States only; each program shows its exact national award and whether it is an academic degree or a differently titled qualification in the degree cycle.

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Academy of Art University

Animation and Visual Effects (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid / online and campus options

General Animation (broader degree with animation)

Duration not verified

English

Funding not verified

USD 1,366 per credit · Domestic students · 2026-27

August 30, 2027 · Fall 2027

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Brigham Young University

Animation (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Provo, UT

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree)

Duration not verified

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USD 3,548 per semester · Undergraduate, 12+ credit hours per Fall/Winter semester; Latter-day Saint rate · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Brigham Young University

Computer Science (BS), Animation and Games Emphasis

BSBachelor of Science in Computer Science, Animation and Games Emphasis

Provo, UT

Format not verified

Computer Animation (Animation and Games Emphasis concentration)

Duration not verified

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Funding not verified

Tuition not published

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California Institute of the Arts

BFA Character Animation

BFABachelor of Fine Arts - Character Animation

Valencia, CA

On campus · Full-time

Character Animation (dedicated degree) · 2D Animation (broader degree with animation) · 3D Animation (broader degree with animation)

four-year curriculum

English

Funding not verified

USD 62,954 per academic year · All students — Full-time undergraduate (BFA) and graduate (MFA) programs · 2026-27

December 1, 2026 · not labelled on page (deadlines dated December 2026 / January 2027)

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California Institute of the Arts

BFA Experimental Animation

BFABFA Experimental Animation

Valencia, CA

On campus · Full-time

General Animation (dedicated degree)

four-year program

English

Funding not verified

USD 62,954 per academic year · All students — Full-time undergraduate (BFA) and graduate (MFA) programs · 2026-27

December 1, 2026 · not labelled on page (deadlines dated December 2026 / January 2027)

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California State University, Fullerton

BFA in Art, Entertainment Art/Animation concentration

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Entertainment Art/Animation concentration

Fullerton, CA

Format not verified

General Animation (Entertainment Art/Animation concentration)

Duration not verified

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Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

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California State University, Long Beach

BFA in Art, Option in Animation

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Option in Animation

Long Beach, CA

On campus

General Animation (Option in Animation concentration)

Duration not verified

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USD 3,419 per semester · In-state — Undergraduate, full-time (7+ units), per semester; California resident · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Chapman University

Animation and Visual Effects (BFA)

BFAAnimation and Visual Effects (BFA)

Orange, CA

Format not verified

2D Animation (2D Animation concentration) · 3D Animation (3D Animation concentration) · Animation and VFX (Visual Effects concentration) +1

Duration not verified

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USD 34,995 per semester · All students — Undergraduate full-time rate (12-18 credits) · 2026-2027

November 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

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College for Creative Studies

Animation (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Detroit, MI

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree)

Duration not verified

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Funding not verified

USD 55,950 per academic year · All students · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Columbia College Chicago

Animation and Computer Graphics (BA)

BABachelor of Arts

Chicago, IL

Format not verified

Animation and VFX (VFX concentration) · General Animation (broader degree with animation)

Duration not verified

Not verified

Funding not verified

Tuition not published

November 1, 2026 · Not stated on page

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DePaul University

Animation (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Chicago, IL

On campus

General Animation (dedicated degree)

Duration not verified

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Funding not verified

USD 48,180 per academic year · All students — Package rate, 12-18 credit hours, admit year 2026 · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Full Sail University

Computer Animation (Bachelor of Science)

BSBachelor of Science

Winter Park, FL

Hybrid / online and campus options

3D Animation (dedicated degree) · Computer Animation (dedicated degree) · Character Animation (broader degree with animation)

Undergraduate programs can be completed in as little as 20 months; 27-month tracks share the same curriculum

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 68,500 entire program · Online students — Computer Animation online, program total

No upcoming verified deadline

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Kansas City Art Institute

Animation (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Kansas City, MO

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree)

Duration not verified

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 45,000 per academic year · All students · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Laguna College of Art + Design

BFA in Animation

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Laguna Beach, CA

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree) · 2D Animation (Experimental Animation concentration) · Character Animation (Character Animation concentration) +1

Duration not verified

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 40,560 per academic year · All students — Full-time undergraduate tuition 2026/27 · 2026/27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Maryland Institute College of Art

Animation BFA

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Baltimore, MD

On campus

General Animation (dedicated degree) · 2D Animation (broader degree with animation) · 3D Animation (broader degree with animation) +1

Duration not verified

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Funding not verified

USD 58,310 per academic year · All students · 2026-27

February 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Animation BFA

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Boston, MA

On campus · Full-time

General Animation (dedicated degree)

4 years

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 1,460 per academic year · In-state — Tuition (fees of $14,800 charged separately; tuition and fees $16,260) · 2026-27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Animation (BFA)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Minneapolis, MN

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree) · 2D Animation (broader degree with animation) · 3D Animation (broader degree with animation) +1

Duration not verified

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 48,090 per academic year · All students · 2026/27

No upcoming verified deadline

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Otis College of Art and Design

BFA in Animation

BFABFA in Animation

Los Angeles, CA

Format not verified

General Animation (dedicated degree) · 2D Animation (2D Animation Emphasis concentration) · 3D Animation (3D Animation Emphasis concentration)

Duration not verified

Not verified

Funding not verified

USD 55,744 per academic year · All students — Undergraduate tuition, full-time (12-18 units) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

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Pratt Institute

Digital Arts, BFA (Emphasis in 2-D Animation)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Brooklyn, NY

On campus

2D Animation (2-D Animation concentration)

4 Years

Not verified

Funding not verified

Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

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Pratt Institute

Digital Arts, BFA (Emphasis in 3-D Animation and Motion Arts)

BFABachelor of Fine Arts

Brooklyn, NY

On campus

3D Animation (3-D Animation and Motion Arts concentration)

4 Years

Not verified

Funding not verified

Tuition not published

No upcoming verified deadline

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