by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Academy of Art University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Academy of Art University landed the #2,421 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.In addition, Academy of Art University took the #238 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Academy of Art University came in at #2,421. In addition, Academy of Art University took the #238 spot for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Academy of Art University was the school of choice for 1,854 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 66.0% of the total graduate student body at Academy of Art University while men make up 34.0%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 37.8% of the graduate student population at Academy of Art University.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Academy of Art University. Around 26.4% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Academy of Art University who borrowed carries a median debt of $33,866.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Academy of Art University is $65,113.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Academy of Art University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Software Applications | $115,316 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $86,405 |
| Architecture. | $76,223 |
| Graphic Communications | $67,772 |
| Music | $62,287 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $58,596 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | $58,262 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $53,584 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | $40,069 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | $29,959 |
Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Academy of Art University.
Contact details for Academy of Art University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
| Phone: | 800-544-2787 |
| Website: | www.academyart.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/AcademyofArtUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/academy_of_art |
85.0% of the graduate students at Academy of Art University took at least one class online.Approximately 57.0% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 1 | — |
| Audiovisual Communications | 7 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 191 | $115,316 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 57 | $58,596 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 104 | — |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 | — |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 36 | $53,584 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 | $40,069 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 31 | — |
| Graphic Communications | 73 | $67,772 |
| Instructional Media Design | 4 | — |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 | — |
| Music | 2 | $62,287 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 15 | — |
| Specialized Sales | 10 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 | — |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 17 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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