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. In addition, we cover how Academy of Art University ranks in comparison to other schools with graphic communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 96 students received their master’s degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for graphic communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of graphic communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University is $27,481. This is higher than $25,330, which is the national median for all graphic communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $95,687 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,741 for all graphic communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the graphic communication program at Academy of Art University is $1,181 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 46% of graphic communication bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the Academy of Art University graphic 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a master's degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Associate’s in graphic communication from Academy of Art University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 17 |