by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Academy of Art University compares to other colleges that offer graphic communications.
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Academy of Art University is in the top 15% of the country for graphic communications. In particular, it placed #155 out of 170 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University earn a median of $50,566 a year. This is lower than $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $36,717 in student loans. This is above $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Academy of Art University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of graphic communications associate’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Among recent graduates, 34% of graphic communications master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications master’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communications majors at Academy of Art University.
This graphic communications program at Academy of Art University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 167 |
Academy of Art University conferred 167 completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (38%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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