Full Sail Advantage
Some things to consider
At many schools, it can be difficult to calculate the real cost of your education. There's a single-semester price, but you have to calculate that over many semesters, tuition may rise from year to year, and then there's the cost of books, parking passes, and materials. At Full Sail, we've always presented the entire cost (tuition and fees) associated with our degree programs.
In addition, there are several other factors that increase the value of a Full Sail education - read through the information to the right, and please give us a call at 800.226.7625 if you have any questions at all.
The Industry
The global entertainment and media industry is a constantly evolving and developing field that continues to reflect growth and opportunity. The most recent 5-year forecast projects global entertainment and media to grow at a projected annual rate of 5%, expanding from $1.3 trillion in 2009 to $1.6 trillion in 2014.
Salary Potential
U.S. Department of Labor, 2009
There are many factors that influence your salary - things like your experience level, the region where you live, the state of the economy, and your personal skill set. Though Full Sail hopes that all of our graduates find success in their chosen field, we can't guarantee employment or what a graduate will be paid. However, this information, compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a rough guide to salary ranges in relevant fields for Full Sail graduates.
Grad Employers
Over the past 30 years, our graduates have worked for thousands of companies, including some of the most recognizable names in entertainment. The following list represents just a few of the more prominent employers who have helped our grads pursue their careers.
In just the last three years, more than 3,000 companies, including some of the most recognizable names in entertainment, have hired our graduates. The list on the right includes just a few of the more prominent employers who have helped our grads pursue their careers.
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Explore the Entertainment and Media Industry By the Numbers
To learn more about career opportunities in the entertainment and media industry and the value of a Full Sail University education, download our By The Numbers guide.
In it, you'll find out about the earning potential of different positions in the industry, discover where some of our grads have found success, and be able to look at the costs of a Full Sail education as it compares to other institutions.
Tuition
The cost of a Full Sail Degree Program includes expenses such as textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab fees, technology fees, and other associated costs except as noted. Students will also incur an additional fee (separate from tuition) for the cost of a computer and software; the primary component of this fee is Project LaunchBox, which provides students with a laptop computer and media creation software at a deep institutional discount.
The table below outlines current tuition costs for our degree programs; these prices are subject to change. Please contact Admissions at 800.226.7625 for more information.
| Degrees | Avg. Semester Cost | Semesters | Per Credit Hour | Total Credit Hours | *Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | |||||
| Entertainment Business | $11,760 | 3 | $802 | 44 | $35,280 |
| Game Design | $10,627 | 3 | $664 | 48 | $31,880 |
| Bachelor's | |||||
| Computer Animation | $15,333 | 5.25 | $575 | 140 | $80,500 |
| Creative Writing for Entertainment | $7,313 | 8 | $457 | 128 | $58,500 |
| Digital Arts & Design | $15,333 | 5.25 | $555 | 145 | $80,500 |
| Entertainment Business | $11,200 | 5 | $463 | 121 | $56,000 |
| Film | $16,100 | 5 | $647 | 124.5 | $80,500 |
| Game Art | $15,333 | 5.25 | $571 | 141 | $80,500 |
| Game Development | $15,333 | 5.25 | $571 | 141 | $80,500 |
| Music Business | $11,200 | 5 | $457 | 122.5 | $56,000 |
| Recording Arts | $15,600 | 5 | $586 | 133 | $78,000 |
| Sports Marketing & Media | $7,313 | 8 | $457 | 128 | $58,500 |
| Show Production | $14,857 | 5.25 | $574 | 136 | $78,000 |
| Web Design & Development | $15,333 | 5.25 | $592 | 136 | $80,500 |
| Associate's | |||||
| Graphic Design | $12,117 | 3.25 | $448 | 88 | $39,380 |
| Recording Engineering | $12,757 | 3 | $435 | 88 | $38,270 |
*The cost of Project LaunchBox – an Apple computer and software package – is not included in these tuition prices. This is an institutional fee that may vary from program to program. Computers for Game Development students may vary in make and model. Contact Full Sail’s Admissions Department for the most current pricing.
