Special Effects Artists and Animators in Maryland

Creative VFX & Animation Careers: Solid Growth, High Earning Potential for Skilled Artists

National Median: $98,950 | Job Growth: 4% | Maryland Colleges: 50

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary Progression

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Denver Seminary - Washington DC	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Allegany College of Maryland	Public	$4,938	$38,476
Anne Arundel Community College	Public	$4,322	$46,219
Award Beauty School	Private For-Profit	—	$18,172
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design	Private For-Profit	—	$20,080
Baltimore City Community College	Public	$3,314	$36,025
University of Baltimore	Public	$9,992	$61,335
Bowie State University	Public	$9,218	$54,537
Capitol Technology University	Private Nonprofit	$27,592	$85,035
Cecil College	Public	$5,640	$43,952
College of Southern Maryland	Public	$4,200	$44,435
Chesapeake College	Public	$4,274	$36,301
Washington Adventist University	Private Nonprofit	$26,604	$64,249
Coppin State University	Public	$7,100	$46,490
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy	Private For-Profit	—	$25,426
North American Trade Schools	Private For-Profit	—	$39,756
Frederick Community College	Public	$3,849	$46,449
Frostburg State University	Public	$10,220	$55,493
Garrett College	Public	$4,144	$35,823
Goucher College	Private Nonprofit	$53,350	$53,023
Hagerstown Community College	Public	$4,320	$41,615
Harford Community College	Public	$4,032	$44,608
Hood College	Private Nonprofit	$47,700	$57,089
Howard Community College	Public	$4,080	$49,020
Aveda Institute-Maryland	Private For-Profit	—	$21,250
Johns Hopkins University	Private Nonprofit	$65,230	$87,555
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia	Private For-Profit	—	$38,683
Loyola University Maryland	Private Nonprofit	$57,150	$82,652
University of Maryland Global Campus	Public	$8,136	$65,287
University of Maryland Baltimore	Public	—	$88,174

Bachelor's in Animation/Digital Arts/Computer Graphics — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Associate's in Digital Media/Animation — 2 years, typical cost: $15,000-$60,000

What is the salary for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Maryland?

The national median salary for Special Effects Artists and Animators is $98,950. State-specific data may vary.

How many Special Effects Artists and Animators jobs are in Maryland?

Nationally, there are 74,020 Special Effects Artists and Animators positions.

What colleges in Maryland prepare you for a Special Effects Artists and Animators career?

There are 50 colleges in Maryland that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.