Top Animation Programs in New Jersey

Is “a top animation school” any different from a “best animation school?” The answer is yes and no because a few things might separate the two. For starters, many of the agencies that create “best” lists each year consider factors such as number of program offerings, graduation and retention rates, peer assessment, faculty resources (student-teacher ratio), financial resources, and student selectivity to determine which schools belong on the list. The creators of most “top school” lists take a somewhat different approach. Price, convenience, number of clubs and organizations, cultural opportunities, and even Greek life might be at the top of the priority list, while peer assessment and retention rates may or may not come into play.

In the end, and although for different reasons, many “top” schools also end up making the list of the “best” schools! Continue reading to find out which New Jersey animation schools tops, and what they have to offer. Please note that the schools are in order from largest to smallest student population.

Top Animation School Programs New Jersey Major Cities

Jersey City
New Jersey City University
Student Population: 6,639
Backdrop: Urban, 51-acre campus, easy access to New York
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A. Digital Design and Illustration, Graphic Design, Illustration, B. A. Media Arts; M. A., M. F. A. Computer Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration

Camden
Rutgers
Student Population: 3,694
Backdrop: Urban, 25-acre campus, easy access to Philadelphia
Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. Design with Concentration in Print Design, Interactive Design or Animation and Visual Effects; M. F. A. Art with Concentration in Design or Electronic Media

Top Animation School Programs New Jersey Other Cities and Towns

Montclair
Montclair State University
Student Population: 14,590
Backdrop: Small city, 275-acre campus, easy access to New York City
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation and Illustration, Graphic Design; M. F. A. Studio Art

Union
Kean University
Student Population: 13,462
Backdrop: Suburban, 186-acre campus, easy access to New York City
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design, Studio Art with Concentration in Computer/Video Art, Illustration

Glassboro
Rowan University
Student Population: 10,014
Backdrop: Suburban, 800-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Studio Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Ewing
The College of New Jersey
Student Population: 6,504
Backdrop: Suburban, 289-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Digital Arts, Graphic Design; B. A. Interactive Multimedia

Wayne
William Patterson University
Student Population: 2,500+
Backdrop: Small town, 370-acre campus, easy access to New York City
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Concentration in Computer Art and Animation, Graphic Design

Bloomfield
Bloomfield College
Student Population: 2,168
Backdrop: Suburban, 13-acre campus, easy access to New York City
Degrees Offered: B. A. Creative Arts and Technology (CAT) with Concentration in Animation, Digital Video, Game Development, Graphics for Print and Digital Media or Interactive Multimedia and the World Wide Web

Dover
The Kubert School
Student Population: 100+
Backdrop: Small town, 39,000 square foot school/facility
Degrees Offered: Diploma. This three-year accredited program prepares students for a career in cartooning and illustration

Sources

Peterson’s, www.petersons.com
Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, www.usnews.com/rankings