by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The Academy ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at The Academy was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 232 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American Academy of Art handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The Academy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,537 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at The Academy is $819 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at The Academy paid an average of $1,207 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 | $38,640 | $38,640 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from The Academy in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Academy of Art with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The Academy does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The Academy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at American Academy of Art.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
