by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Academy of Art University will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Academy of Art University this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 7,051 undergraduate students at Academy of Art University is 1,127 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 14 to 1 which makes Academy of Art University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Academy of Art University , there are 14 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (21.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Academy of Art University compares to the national average
Academy of Art University offers 36 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 20 majors within 10 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Academy of Art University awarded 1,117 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 41 | 210 | 251 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 18 | 123 | 141 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 | 100 | 129 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 11 | 117 | 128 |
| Graphic Communications | 12 | 112 | 124 |
Find out what Academy of Art University's top fields of study and majors are