by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #37 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University is $25,425. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $43,016 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,755 for all digital communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at Academy of Art University is $390 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Academy of Art University was $1,126 per credit hour 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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Of the 20 digital communication students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Academy of Art University, about 60% were men and 40% were 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Academy of Art University digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of digital communication master's degrees went to men and 67% went to 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 6 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
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