A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the use of computerized digital images as the primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts, and that may prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media, including graphic design, digital animation, motion graphics, 3D visualization, game and interactive media design, music and sound design, video production, web design, photography, and other fields.
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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.
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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.
Connected Digital Arts award observations
Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 50.0102. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.
| Year ending | Award level | Reporting institutions | Positive awards |
|---|
| 2025 | Certificate 1–2 years | 10 | 103 |
| 2025 | Associate degree | 38 | 568 |
| 2025 | Certificate 2–4 years | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 | Bachelor degree | 107 | 3,115 |
| 2025 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 73 |
| 2025 | Master degree | 11 | 120 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 7 |
| 2025 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 34 | 316 |
| 2024 | Certificate 1–2 years | 10 | 105 |
| 2024 | Associate degree | 32 | 457 |
| 2024 | Bachelor degree | 103 | 2,866 |
| 2024 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 23 |
| 2024 | Master degree | 13 | 114 |
| 2024 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 26 | 271 |
| 2023 | Certificate 1–2 years | 9 | 77 |
| 2023 | Associate degree | 31 | 435 |
| 2023 | Bachelor degree | 99 | 2,704 |
| 2023 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | Master degree | 13 | 208 |
| 2023 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 23 | 222 |
| 2022 | Certificate 1–2 years | 7 | 77 |
| 2022 | Associate degree | 31 | 515 |
| 2022 | Certificate 2–4 years | 4 | 5 |
| 2022 | Bachelor degree | 99 | 2,450 |
| 2022 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | Master degree | 12 | 243 |
| 2022 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 23 | 230 |
| 2021 | Certificate 1–2 years | 9 | 48 |
| 2021 | Associate degree | 29 | 427 |
| 2021 | Certificate 2–4 years | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | Bachelor degree | 94 | 2,193 |
| 2021 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | Master degree | 12 | 214 |
| 2021 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 | 12 |
| 2021 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 25 | 304 |
| 2020 | Certificate 1–2 years | 11 | 75 |
| 2020 | Associate degree | 25 | 485 |
| 2020 | Certificate 2–4 years | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | Bachelor degree | 85 | 1,953 |
| 2020 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | Master degree | 11 | 210 |
| 2020 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 19 | 263 |
A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.
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CIP 50.0102 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 50 can involve different curricula and award levels.
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CA · Four-year
San Francisco, CA · Private for-profit
Associate degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Bachelor degree: 22 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 34 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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CO · Four-year
Greeley, CO · Public
Associate degree: 9 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 10 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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PA · Four-year
Reading, PA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MI · Four-year
Alma, MI · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
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MA · Four-year
Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
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MA · Four-year
Paxton, MA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
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OH · Four-year
Yellow Springs, OH · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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AZ · Four-year
Tempe, AZ · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OH · Four-year
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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AL · Four-year
Athens, AL · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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GA · Four-year
Atlanta, GA · Public
Bachelor degree: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MN · Four-year
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2022.
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TX · Four-year
Austin, TX · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 55 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 55 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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LA · Two-year
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
Associate degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 6 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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KS · Four-year
Lindsborg, KS · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Four-year
Carlinville, IL · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
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LA · Two-year
Bossier City, LA · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2021.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MA · Four-year
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OH · Four-year
Bowling Green, OH · Public
Bachelor degree: 33 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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VA · Four-year
Bridgewater, VA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 13 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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CA · Four-year
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit
Associate degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2022.
Bachelor degree: 13 first-major awards · year ending 2022.
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KY · Four-year
Campbellsville, KY · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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PA · Four-year
Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
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MI · Four-year
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public
Bachelor degree: 17 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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