Academy of Art University Rankings by Salary Score
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Academy of Art University's Top Rankings
Academy of Art University is ranked on 5 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Academy of Art University
We calculated a salary score for each of Academy of Art University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Academy of Art University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $37,500 | $27,440 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $43,130 | $25,190 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $47,290 | $30,770 |
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $35,600 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $33,340 | $39,100 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,000 | $34,590 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $46,950 | $41,940 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,000 | $14,320 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,690 | $30,710 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,810 | $30,990 | |
| Graphic Communications | $34,260 | $34,470 | |
| Music | $31,000 | $31,310 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Not Reported | $59,170 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,250 | $30,770 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $31,000 | $43,430 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $35,750 | $33,990 |
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $89,840 | $62,150 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $108,840 | $41,190 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $106,330 | $38,600 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $77,950 | $29,690 | |
| Graphic Communications | $108,120 | $41,350 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $35,600 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $35,420 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $82,870 | $32,930 |
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Most Recent Reviews
I guess everyone has a different view of this school but in my experience, I feel like it's been very good. My advisor was very attentive and the teachers have been good and easy to understand, the classes are a little hard and you do have to put in a little extra to get good grades. Because it's 100% rate, there are a lot of people who have no idea what they are doing and don't put in the work and their homework's just sloppy and might not get as much attention from the professor as he gives students who... Read More
AAU is overall a decent school. I’m doing part time online classes, and I have found the classes to be hit or miss. It’s like that for many universities, however. The majority of instructors have been helpful, especially in the foundational classes. The school is fast paced, and you will have to put in a lot of work like any other school. Sometimes I wish the instructors were a bit more helpful, I had one instructor tell me that my work was just horrid without telling me what to improve. But I’ve attended... Read More