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, and more. In addition, we cover how Academy of Art University ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #33 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Music Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #76 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Academy of Art University, music students borrow a median amount of $99,337 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
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. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Academy of Art University. About 80% were men and 20% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Academy of Art University music 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 music majors earned their master's degree from Academy of Art University. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a associate's degree in music from Academy of Art University. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Academy of Art University.
| Related 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 |
