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Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

265 Bachelor's Degrees
270 Master's Degrees
#137 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #22 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools 11
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 74
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 78
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 137
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 138

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 270 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from Academy of Art University Cost?

$28,024 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$90,152 Average Student Debt

Academy of Art University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 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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Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 265 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Academy of Art University, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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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 & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 15
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 31
White 40
Non-Resident Aliens 95
Other Races 80

Does Academy of Art University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at Academy of Art University. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Academy of Art University Online Learning page.

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 264 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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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 & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 52
Non-Resident Aliens 100
Other Races 60

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program Diversity

Of the 27 students who graduated with a Associate’s in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.

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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 & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 11

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Academy of Art University.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 162
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 133
Fine & Studio Arts 95
General Visual & Performing Arts 87
Drama & Theater Arts 49
Music 30

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