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
The online portion of this school is a scam. I went for half a semester and quickly dropped out because of the quality. Their programs were outdated and were showing videos that were made 15 years ago. The teaching staff were not helpful as they only provided feedback after you submitted an assignment. There was no help during the week until the assignment was due. The finance department of the school is also a nightmare to deal with.
#1 they took a semester and a half to transfer (VERY few of credits from 3 years of school, focused on design) #2 Took a semester and a half to do a portfolio review that didn't do anything even though I scored top in my class the last semester. #3 tried adding a bunch of years to my education for their money. #4 teaching OLD methods (before CAD; now designers use viral reality). #5 unfair and totally subjective graders and manipulators. #6 filed a complaint against me a MONTH after I withdrew from the school.... Read More