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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how AAC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at AAC was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #14 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 264 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Art Academy of Cincinnati handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from AAC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,921 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at AAC, design students borrow a median amount of $53,519 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at AAC is $608 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at AAC paid an average of $1,409 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 | $35,203 | $35,203 |
| Fees | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,325 | $10,325 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from AAC. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at AAC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Art Academy of Cincinnati with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the AAC design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the AAC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in design from AAC in 2022 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at AAC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Art Academy of Cincinnati with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
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