by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Academy of Art University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Academy of Art University highly for computer software applications, ranked #145 out of 163 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools | 145 of 163 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in California | 13 of 16 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer software applications at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Associate’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 191 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Academy of Art University awarded 86 bachelor’s degrees in computer software applications.
Academy of Art University holds a strong position among schools offering computer software applications at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Computer Software Applications graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Academy of Art University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,024 a year. This is above $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, computer software applications students borrow a median amount of $36,858 in student loans. This is higher than $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Find out more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 47% of computer software applications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of computer software applications bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 computer software applications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Academy of Art University awarded 48 bachelor’s completions in modeling, virtual environments and simulation in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (35%).
Academy of Art University granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in computer graphics in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Academy of Art University granted 9 bachelor’s completions in computer software and media applications, other recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (33%).
Academy of Art University granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in web page, digital/multimedia and information resources design in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, Academy of Art University handed out 14 associate’s degrees in computer software applications.
Academy of Art University is among the very best schools in the country for computer software applications at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of computer software applications associate’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of computer software applications associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are White. Approximately 29% 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 computer software applications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Academy of Art University awarded 7 associate’s degrees in computer graphics in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
Academy of Art University granted 5 associate’s degrees in modeling, virtual environments and simulation recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
Academy of Art University conferred 1 associate’s completion in computer software and media applications, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Academy of Art University conferred 1 associate’s degree in web page, digital/multimedia and information resources design in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men.
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Academy of Art University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Software Applications | 191 |
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