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With a population of less than 650,000, Vermont is the nation’s 49th largest state. The Green Mountain State may be small, but the art and design scene attracts more than seven million visitors each year. To find out why, head to Burlington where you’ll find University of Vermont's Robert Hull Fleming Museum of Art. Visit Shelburne where you’ll spend hours exploring the galleries, gardens, and historic houses of the Shelburne Museum. Stop by Brattleboro where you’ll find the Museum & Art Center or take a day trip to Middlebury where the magnetic Middlebury College Museum of Art attracts thousands of visitors each year.

According to the most recent Institute of Education Sciences (IES) report (July 2012), the State of Vermont is home to 24 Title IV degree-granting institutions. The Green Mountain State is one of 20 states with less than 50 colleges. While Vermont’s collection of colleges is among the smallest in the U.S., the state is big on quality when it comes to education. This is why all of the state’s 24 listed schools are Title IV, and many have received high marks with organizations such as Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes.

The latest U.S. Census report is out and it’s official—Vermont’s population is growing. The state is now home to 626,431 residents, making Vermont the 49th largest state. Although Vermont is smaller than every state except Wyoming and Washington, D.C., big things are happening here with the economy, education, and the art and culture scene.

Finding an animation program is easier today than it was 30 years ago. The industry has evolved and expanded so much, that most art & design schools offer programs for aspiring animators. Many traditional colleges have joined the cause as well by either expanding existing programs or creating new ones. Many of these schools are often ranked among the best, based on reports by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and Forbes.