Academy of Art University Rankings Based on Salary
- Academy of Art University ranks better than 60% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Academy of Art University ranks better than only 4% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Academy of Art University's Top Rankings
- #9
- #13
- #18
- #20
- #23
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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Associate Degrees
Academy of Art ranks higher than 78% of colleges for associate degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $37,500 | $27,439 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $43,125 | $25,194 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $47,289 | $30,771 |
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Bachelor's Degrees
Academy of Art ranks higher than 60% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $35,600 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $33,343 | $39,099 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,000 | $34,586 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $46,949 | $41,937 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,000 | $14,318 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,688 | $30,714 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,813 | $30,988 |
| Graphic Communications | $34,257 | $34,467 |
| Music | $31,000 | $31,305 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Not Reported | $59,169 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,250 | $30,771 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $31,000 | $43,426 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $35,750 | $33,993 |
Salary Scores for Academy of Art Master's Degrees
Academy of Art ranks higher than 46% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $63,005 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $89,841 | $62,154 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $108,842 | $41,193 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,140 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $106,331 | $38,597 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $77,945 | $29,685 |
| Graphic Communications | $108,116 | $41,349 |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $35,600 |
| Music | Not Reported | $35,416 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $82,872 | $32,925 |
Academy of Art University Reviews
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
RIP OFF ! This ''university'' preys on the young and naive people with dreams to work in the creative industries. They grossly overcharge for tuition and student housing with astronomically high prices which are not equal to the quality of education or facilities one would expect for such high prices. Just do a simple google search about this school's misconduct with predatory recruiting practices, improper real-state dealings, and a ridiculous private vintage car collection worth millions which is stored... Read More
Awful school. I was conned out of money. I have a master’s degree and nothing to show for it. They taught outdated programs. Programs no one in the photo industry uses. I tried to assist photographers after I graduated and had no idea how to use the programs that are a standard in the industry. The professionals I tried to work for couldn’t believe it. Don’t go here! I have no career and massive amounts of debt.