by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Academy of Art University ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #38 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from Academy of Art University make a median salary of $39,016 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,111.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Academy of Art University.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in journalism from Academy of Art University in 2021 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Academy of Art University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from Academy of Art University in 2021 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 43 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
