Below are the key facts about this program at Academy of Art University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Academy of Art University as a strong choice for general visual & performing arts, placing at #119 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 119 of 146 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 21 of 24 |
The following degree levels are offered in general visual & performing arts at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Associate’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in general visual & performing arts.
Academy of Art University ranks competitively among schools offering general visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, general visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is lower than $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of general visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 24% 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 general visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Academy of Art University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in digital arts in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (24%).
During the most recent reporting year, Academy of Art University awarded 7 associate’s degrees in general visual & performing arts.
Academy of Art University is not currently ranked for general visual & performing arts at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Hispanic or Latino. About 29% 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 general visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Academy of Art University granted 7 associate’s completions in digital arts recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (29%).
Graduate study is also available at Academy of Art University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.