Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Multimedia / Visual Communications schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 2 | California Institute of the Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (450) | ✔ ($6,013) |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,032) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,452) | ✔ ($6,050) |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,930) | ✔ ($7,610) |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (18,165) | ✔ |
| 8 | The New School | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,333) | ✔ ($6,400) |
| 8 | University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
| 10 | School of Visual Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,188) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Multimedia / Visual Communications schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | California Institute of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | The New School | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | School of Visual Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Multimedia / Visual Communications schools. Among 10 best Multimedia / Visual Communications schools, 5 schools are member of NAA, and 5 schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 2 | California Institute of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | NAA, NCAA | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | 12 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | The New School | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 8 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 10 | School of Visual Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Multimedia / Visual Communications schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | California Institute of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | The New School | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | School of Visual Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs