by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in film from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #9 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University is $23,354. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, film students borrow a median amount of $87,898 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at Academy of Art University is $1,011 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Academy of Art University paid an average of $1,126 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
Learn more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from Academy of Art University. About 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 bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Academy of Art University does not offer an online option for its film 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.
Graduates of the master's film program at Academy of Art University make a median salary of $41,911. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all film graduates with a master's is $31,087.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of film master's degrees went to men and 52% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Associate’s in film from Academy of Art University in 2022, 71% were men and 29% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 162 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 95 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 87 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 49 |
| Music | 30 |
