by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Academy of Art University ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Academy of Art University was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University is $29,422. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Academy of Art University make a median salary of $32,379 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $41,870 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Academy of Art University.
The fine arts program at Academy of Art University awarded 3 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 172 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 63 |
| Music | 35 |
