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Higher Education Tuition Comparison (Charlotte)

Institution Program Length Total Full Tuition
Media Arts Center 12 Weeks $8,995
Central Piedmont CC (In-State) 2 Years (Associate) $5,584
UNC Charlotte (In-State) 4 Years (Bachelor's) $15,704
Full Sail University (Online) 2 Years (Bachelor's) $65,000
UNC Charlotte (Out-of-State) 4 Years (Bachelor's) $88,072
Johnson C. Smith University 4 Years (Bachelor's) $88,600
Full Sail University (Campus) 2 Years (Bachelor's) $88,000
Queens University 4 Years (Bachelor's) $196,480

*Tuition rates are estimates for the 2025-2026 academic year. Private university costs may be lower after institutional aid. Public university rates based on NC resident status where noted.

Spring Programs | Mar 31st - Jun 28th

Automate the busy work with smart tools. Integrate AI into the core pillars of your business that drive growth.

Develop a complete marketing strategy that covers everything your project or business needs.

AI for Business Broadcasting Creative Animation Digital Marketing E-Commerce Filmmaking Graduates

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Spring Programs | Apr 28th - Jul 16th

Learn the ins and outs of broadcasting for the news, sports, streaming, as well as what makes everything tick.

Film a short movie in 12 weeks. From writing to post production, learn skills that work on any set.

Summer Programs | Jul 21st - Aug 27th

For videogames, movies, broadcasts or anything that requieres computer graphics. Create a short animation in 12 weeks.

Use art and media to explore and practice daily life skills. Develop creative, communication, and technical skills.

Fall Programs | Sep 1st - Nov 18th

Get started or overhaul your online store. From draft to customer support, deploy an e-commerce website in 12 weeks.

Explore all the science that goes behind digital media. Learn and practice technical skills for different disciplines.

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Feel right at home inside a recording booth, directing a film shoot or opening professional edition software. Practice on campus guided by professional instructors and master the skills needed to succeed in today’s media industries.

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