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Raleigh, NC is home to Living Arts College. Raleigh is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Living Arts College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, photography and commercial art, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Living Arts College has 325 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of the School is to provide educational experiences for serious students who are aiming for positions in digital imaging as creative and/or technical professionals. The School is dedicated to a strong digital imaging industry focus by maintaining close association with professionals in the arenas of digital filmmaking, digital audio production, entertainment, corporate communications, advertising and publishing. Quality training is achieved through an environment that combines highly specialized studios and an instructional staff of industry related professionals."
More complete details are provided below.
Living Arts College
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614-7076
General Phone: (919) 488-8500
http://higherdigitaleducation.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 130 | animation and special effects, audiovisual tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 47 | web design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | cinematography |
Number of programs and degrees for Living Arts College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 79 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Living Arts College had a total enrollment of 325 students (318 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,904 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 144 |
Financial Aid:
Living Arts College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3109000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 17 | $35,000 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $35,000 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Living Arts College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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