Animation Schools
In Oakland, California
There is only one animation school in Oakland for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in animation in the city of Oakland, which encompasses animation training at the animation bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Oakland Vs. California Animation Employment
| Oakland | 2,040 |
| California | 38,110 |
Exactly 2,040 of the 38,110 animation professionals employed in California, work in Oakland. There has been a 10% growth in the number of animation professionals in Oakland between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of animation professionals in Oakland has increased, overall employment in Oakland has also increased.
Oakland Vs. California Animation employment growth
| 36,560 | 38,930 | 41,890 | 38,910 | 38,110 |
| 1,860 | 2,250 | 2,790 | 2,430 | 2,040 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Oakland
Animation VS. All professions salaries in Oakland
| $62,157 | $54,690 | $63,440 | $60,273 | $64,577 |
| $49,830 | $51,220 | $53,260 | $54,590 | $56,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Animation in Oakland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Oakland
Salaries for animation professionals in Oakland have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $64,577 per year was earned by animation professionals in Oakland. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for animation professionals in Oakland was $62,157 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Oakland.
Salary percentiles for Animation professionals in Oakland
10th percentile |
$37,257 |
25th percentile |
$45,997 |
50th percentile |
$58,140 |
75th percentile |
$77,197 |
90th percentile |
$98,713 |
Animation professionals make a median salary of $58,140 per year in Oakland. The difference in pay between the animation professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 165%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $37,257 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $98,713 per year.
Average Salaries for Animation professionals and related professions in Oakland
Film |
$56,145 |
Graphic Design |
$56,590 |
Visual Communications |
$59,333 |
Design |
$61,268 |
Animation |
$64,577 |
Computer Animation |
$74,190 |
Art |
$76,563 |
Game Development |
$87,455 |
Animation professional salaries in Oakland are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Animation schools in Oakland
There is only one accredited animation school in the city. Many of Oakland's animation professionals are graduates of this school.
Animation Programs Offered In Oakland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in animation offered by Oakland's animation school.
Student Completed Animation Degrees In Oakland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Approximately 4 students completed animation courses in 2010.