Kentucky Animation Schools: Most Expensive to Least Expensive

Kentucky is home to more than 75 Title IV degree-granting institutions. From a financial standpoint, these schools are more accessible to students because they are eligible for Title IV federal financial-aid programs. To become a Title IV school, the college or university must have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, they must be in business for at least 2 years, they must sign a participation agreement with the Department, they must grant an associate's degree or higher, and they must offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length.

Many of Kentucky’s accredited, Title IV schools have excellent art and design programs. And although many are considered “affordable” in comparison to other schools across the nation, they are still very competitive. Just a few of Kentucky’s most affordable schools for animators include Murray State University, Western Kentucky University, and University of Louisville.

If you’re ready to compare the costs of Kentucky animation schools to others across the U.S., take a look our list of most expensive to least expensive schools and what you can expect to pay. Keep in mind that resident tuition is usually lower than nonresident tuition, and graduate students typically pay more than undergraduates. 

Most Expensive Kentucky Animation Schools

Sullivan College of Technology and Design, Louisville – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate approximately $21,250 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Least Expensive Kentucky Animation Schools

University of Louisville, Louisville – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $8,930, nonresidents $21,650; graduate residents $9,692, nonresidents $20,168 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

University of Kentucky, Lexington – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $8,610 ($8,859 for upper division students), nonresidents $17,678 ($17,914 for upper division students); graduate residents $9,306, nonresidents $19,714 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $8,084, nonresidents $20,016 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Murray State University, Murray – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $6,264, nonresidents $17,040 for the 2010 – 2011 school year; residents of adjoining out-of-state counties receive tuition discounts

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Kentucky Animation Scene

Kentucky is home to nearly 16,000 salaried artists. In 2009, the state was home to around 60 animators. Today, around 80 are animators belong to Kentucky’s lucky group of salaried artists. The state’s salaried (and freelance) animators work at production studios, advertising agencies, gaming companies, graphic design firms, web design firms, television production studios, and secondary and post-secondary academic institutions. Some even work for technology firms and in criminal justice. In fact, the state is home to more than 200 technology firms, as well as dozens of forensics labs and legal firms. 

Advertising and film animators may find employment at companies such as Barking Fish Lounge, DBS Interactive, The PPS Group, Hammond Communications, Grace Animation Studios, Coomer Media Group, or Isis Media Group. If teaching is something you’re interested in, the state is home to more than 1,500 elementary and secondary schools, dozens of art schools and at centers, and 75+ accredited colleges.