by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Academy of Art University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Academy of Art University, students can earn anything from certificates through the master’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,184 undergraduate · 1,216 graduate (2,400 total)
The most popular majors at Academy of Art University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,200 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | 291 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 170 |
| Graphic Communications. | 167 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | 127 |
Among Academy of Art University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $53,297 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $50,398 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | $44,653 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $35,807 |
| Music. | $35,022 |
Browse every major at Academy of Art University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,200 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Illustration. · Fashion/Apparel Design. · Commercial and Advertising Art. · Game and Interactive Media Design. |
127 | $34,033 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. · Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
92 | $35,807 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. · Jewelry Arts. |
62 | $31,216 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
59 | $29,634 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Acting. · Playwriting and Screenwriting. · Costume Design. |
37 | $18,335 |
| Music. ↳ Music Theory and Composition. |
29 | $35,022 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation. · Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. · Computer Graphics. · Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
291 | $50,398 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
167 | $27,837 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
170 | $53,297 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Apparel and Textile Manufacture. · Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. · Fashion and Fabric Consultant. · Apparel and Textiles, General. |
72 | $32,156 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
33 | $44,653 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
27 | $28,192 |
| Journalism. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
10 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Art Teacher Education. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture. | 5 | NA |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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