by our College Data Analytics TeamDesign & Applied Arts is a major offered under the visual and performing arts program of study at Academy of Art University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the associate degree program in design, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University was $1,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,264 | $24,264 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,386 | $18,386 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,044 | $3,044 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their associate degree at Academy of Art University in Design walked away with an average of $47,251 in student debt. That is 154% higher than the national average of $18,609.
design who receive their associate degree from Academy of Art University make an average of $25,194 a year during the early days of their career. That is 12% higher than the national average of $22,543.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Academy of Art University does offer online classes in its design associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in design in 2019-2020, 72.2% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 67.0%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in design at Academy of Art University in 2019-2020, 22.2% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Design & Applied Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 7 |
| Illustration | 11 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Music | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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