DMA | Digital Media Arts

How much will this program cost me?

Tuition & Fees: $15,600

Books and supplies: Included

On-campus room & board: Not Offered

Application Fee: $50.00

What is the entire estimated cost of attendance?

Going to school can mean much more financially than just paying tuition. An example of other costs that may need to be included in your budget while attending Specs Howard School is included in the following pages. Remember that these figures are estimates only and that your actual out-of-pocket costs may vary.

2013 COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGETS

DMA Tuition Rate Effective for All Class Starts Before May 1, 2013.

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM Satellite Location: Farmington Hills First Academic Year Budget
Independent Students	Estimated Expenses		Dependent Students	Estimated Expenses
Tuition	$9,666.00		Tuition	$9,666.00
Registration Fee	$50.00		Registration Fee	$50.00
Room & Board	$7,303.00		Room & Board	$3,652.00
Personal Expenses	$4,794.00		Personal Expenses	$4,794.00
Transportation	$2,665.00		Transportation	$2,665.00
Total Expenses	$24,478.00		Total Expenses	$20,827.00

Second Academic Year  (Final 4 months of program)
Tuition	$4,833.00		Tuition	$4,833.00
Room & Board	$3652.00		Room & Board	$1,826.00
Personal Expenses	$2,397.00		Personal Expenses	$2,397.00
Transportation	$1,332.00		Transportation	$1,332.00
Total Expenses	$12,214.00		Total Expenses	$10,388.00

  

(DMA Increased Tuition Rate Effective For All Class Starts Beginning After May 1, 2013)

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM Farmington Hills: DMA Program 1st Academic Year Budget
Independent Students	Estimated Expenses		Dependent Students	Estimated Expenses
Tuition	$10,400.00		Tuition	$10,400.00
Registration Fee	$50.00		Registration Fee	$50.00
Room & Board	$7,303.00		Room & Board	$3,652.00
Personal Expenses	$4,794.00		Personal Expenses	$4,794.00
Transportation	$2,900.00		Transportation	$2,900.00
Total Expenses	$25,397.00		Total Expenses	$21,746.00

Farmington Hills: DMA Program 2nd Academic Year Budget
Tuition	$5,200.00		Tuition	$5,200.00
Room & Board	$3,652.00		Room & Board	$1,826.00
Personal Expenses	$2,397.00		Personal Expenses	$2,397.00
Transportation	$1,450.00		Transportation	$1,450.00
Total Expenses	$12,699.00		Total Expenses	$10,873.00

  

How much debt will I incur by enrolling in this program?

85.83% of program graduates in the 2011/2012 award year graduated with educational debt.

Total Number of Graduates: 120
Total Number of Students in Debt: 103
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $11,004.00
Federal loans $11,004.00
Private educational loans $0.00
Institutional financing plan $0.00

How long will it take me to complete this program?

The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.

The completion rate for students who complete the program is 82%.
Total Number of Students Started: 69
Total Number of Students Available for Graduation: 68
Total Number of Students Completed: 56

The completion rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 3 Digital Media Arts classes that started from October 2009 through September 2010, as of November 2012. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2012.

What do students earn upon program completion?

Students who successfully complete the program earn a diploma.

What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?

The employment rate for students who complete the program is 78%.
Total Number of Students Graduated: 56
Total Number of Grads Available for Placement: 50
Total Number of Grads Working in the Field: 39

The employment rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 3 Digital Media Arts classes that started from October 2009 through September 2010, as of November 2012. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2012.

What types of jobs will I be qualified for after competing this program?

The following links will take you to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) website and database, which is considered the nation's primary source of occupational information. (Developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.) Please note that the wages listed refer to median incomes and do not reflect entry-level wages. It is not uncommon for entry-level jobs to pay minimum wage. However, among our Hall of Fame inductees, you will find graduates who work in upper management and programming at a variety of media-related companies.

Specs Howard School cannot guarantee any job to any graduate, but our Career Services Department works to help each graduate attain employment. The ultimate responsibility for obtaining employment rests with the Specs Howard School graduate.

Occupations:

Reporters (27-3022.00)
Videographer/Camera Operator (27-4031.00)
Video Editor (27-4032.00)
Production Assistants (PAs) (27-4031.00)
Audio/Visual Tech (27-4011.00)
Grip/Lighting (27-4011.00)
Webmaster/Web Designer (15-1099.04)
Multi-Media/Motion Artist(27-1014.00)

Will I be able to pay back my student loans?

38% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them.

The estimated repayment rate as reported by the general accounting office of the US Government for FY2011.

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