We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in design from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Academy of Art University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,829 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, design students borrow a median amount of $88,086 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Academy of Art University is $1,078 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Academy of Art University paid an average of $1,126 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $27,024 | $27,024 |
Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
On Campus Room and Board | $23,746 | $23,746 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,871 | $2,871 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Academy of Art University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the Academy of Art University design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from Academy of Art University make a median salary of $38,358 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,217.
Of the 78 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Academy of Art University, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
Other Races | 16 |
The design program at Academy of Art University awarded 7 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 0 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Academy of Art University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 133 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 95 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 87 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 49 |
Music | 30 |