Below is a list of Michigan schools that offer animation degree programs:
Alma College, Alma
Programs: BFA Animation and Interactive Design
College for Creative Studies, Detroit
Programs available: BFA Entertainment Arts/Animation
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
Programs: BS in Simulation, Animation and Gaming
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids
Programs: BAS Digital Animation and Game Design
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Grand Valley State University, Allendale
Programs available: BA, BS Communications: Film and Video Production with Animation/New Media Emphasis
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Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 40 Nationally among Private Colleges for Animation (#34) - 2026
- Top 25 in the Midwest for Animation (#13) - 2026
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#49) - 2025
- Top 50 Nationally among Private Colleges for Graphic Design (#23) - 2025
- Top 25 in the Midwest for Graphic Design (#11) - 2025
- Top 50 Nationally for Illustration (#19) - 2025
- Top 50 Nationally among Private Colleges for Illustration (#16) - 2025
- Top 20 in the Midwest for Illustration (#4) - 2025
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Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#20) - 2026
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#11) - 2026
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#39) - 2025
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Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 40 Nationally among Public Animation Schools and Colleges (#39) - 2026
- Top 25 Animation Schools in Midwest (#18) - 2026
- Top 5 Animation School Programs in Indiana (#3) - 2026
- Top 25 Animation Bachelor's of Science (BS) Degree Programs in the U.S. (#12) - 2026
- Top 25 Nationally among Public Game Design Schools in the U.S. (#24) - 2026
- Top 20 Game Design Schools in the Midwest (#10) - 2026
- Top Game Design School in Indiana (#3) - 2026
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Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 5 in Michigan for Animation - 2026 (#3)
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- Top 25 International Animation Training Programs (#17) - 2025
