by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Academy of Art University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #37 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Academy of Art University among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #401 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 401 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in California | 53 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Associate’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Academy of Art University holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #37 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 37 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 53 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 349 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Academy of Art University report a median salary of $43,847 a year. This is below $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Academy of Art University, music students accumulate a median of $30,949 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Read more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 96% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Academy of Art University granted 23 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 4% to women and 96% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University conferred 4 associate’s degrees in music.
Academy of Art University is not yet ranked for music at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of music associate’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of music associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Asian. Approximately 25% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Academy of Art University awarded 4 associate’s degrees in music theory and composition recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (25%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Academy of Art University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 2 |
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