by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Academy of Art University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #30 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Academy of Art University among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #487 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 487 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in California | 64 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Academy of Art University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Academy of Art University is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #30 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Academy of Art University report a median salary of $46,884 a year. This is below $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Academy of Art University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $33,312 in student loans. This is below $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Academy of Art University granted 27 bachelor’s degrees in illustration in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (44%).
Academy of Art University granted 25 bachelor’s degrees in fashion/apparel design recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Academy of Art University awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in game and interactive media design recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Academy of Art University awarded 16 associate’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Academy of Art University is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Black or African American. Roughly 19% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Academy of Art University awarded 16 associate’s completions in illustration in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (19%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Academy of Art University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 57 |
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