by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Academy of Art University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Academy of Art University highly for graphic communications, coming in at #110 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 110 of 146 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in California | 31 of 37 |
The following degree levels are granted in graphic communications at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Associate’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 73 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Academy of Art University conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
Academy of Art University ranks competitively among schools offering graphic communications at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University earn a median of $50,566 a year. This is lower than $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $36,717 in student loans. This is above $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 31% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Academy of Art University awarded 77 bachelor’s completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (31%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Academy of Art University awarded 17 associate’s degrees in graphic communications.
Academy of Art University has not been ranked for graphic communications at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of graphic communications associate’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Academy of Art University awarded 17 associate’s completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (35%).
Graduate study is also available at Academy of Art University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
