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Photography at Academy of Art University

31 Bachelor's Degrees
47 Master's Degrees
#4 Overall Quality
We'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. Also, learn how Academy of Art University ranks among other schools offering degrees in photography.

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Photography Degrees Available at Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University Photography Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for photography majors, Academy of Art University came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Photography Graduates 1
Highest Paid Associate Degree Photography Graduates 1
Best Photography Associate Degree Schools 1
Best Photography Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Highest Paid Photography Graduates 2
Best Photography Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Photography Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Photography Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Photography Graduate Degree Schools 2
Best Photography Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Photography Master’s Degree Schools 2
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Photography Graduates 3
Best Photography Schools 4
Best Photography Bachelor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography 6
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Photography 6
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (With Aid) 9
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (With Aid) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography 19
Best Value Colleges for Photography 27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income Over $110k) 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $48-$75k) 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (With Aid) 42
Best Value Colleges for Photography (Income Over $110k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $75-$110k) 48
Best Value Colleges for Photography (Income $48-$75k) 51
Best Value Colleges for Photography (With Aid) 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $0-$30k) 55
Best Value Colleges for Photography (Income $75-$110k) 60
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Photography (Income $30-$48k) 61
Best Value Colleges for Photography (Income $0-$30k) 66
Best Value Colleges for Photography (Income $30-$48k) 74

Popularity of Photography at Academy of Art University

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in photography. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in photography from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for photography master’s degree candidates in the country.

Photography Student Diversity at Academy of Art University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the photography majors at Academy of Art University.

Academy of Art University Photography Associate’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 photography majors earned their associate's degree from Academy of Art University. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in photography.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 4

Academy of Art University Photography Bachelor’s Program

Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Photography from Academy of Art University in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor's in photography.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 8

Academy of Art University Photography Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in photography from Academy of Art University. About 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in photography.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 13

Majors Similar to Photography

Related Major Annual Graduates
Film & Video Production 79

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