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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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $28,494. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $107,215 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,673 for all visual arts majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Academy of Art University paid an average of $1,126 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,024 | $27,024 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,746 | $23,746 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,871 | $2,871 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Academy of Art University does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a master's degree in visual arts from Academy of Art University. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 11 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Associate’s in visual arts from Academy of Art University in 2022 were women.
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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 162 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 133 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 95 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 49 |
| Music | 30 |