by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Academy of Art University ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 89 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Academy of Art University in 2022, 22% were men and 78% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Academy of Art University does not offer an online option for its fine 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.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at Academy of Art University make a median salary of $50,953. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of fine arts associate's degrees went to men and 80% went to 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 162 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 133 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 87 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 49 |
| Music | 30 |