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. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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Academy of Art University was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual 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 #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University is $29,153. This is higher than $25,314, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's visual arts program at Academy of Art University make a median salary of $29,959. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $38,684.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,500 for all visual arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Academy of Art University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a associate's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Academy of Art University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. About 30% were men and 70% were 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 172 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 170 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 84 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
| Music | 35 |
