by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Academy of Art University stacks up against peers offering computer software applications.
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Academy of Art University ranks competitively among schools offering computer software applications. In particular, it placed #191 out of 227 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in computer software applications.
Computer Software Applications graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Academy of Art University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,024 a year. This is above $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, computer software applications students borrow a median amount of $36,858 in student loans. This is higher than $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of computer software applications associate’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of computer software applications associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are White. Approximately 29% 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 computer software applications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of computer software applications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of computer software applications bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 computer software applications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 26 |
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of computer software applications master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of computer software applications master’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Non-Resident Alien. About 63% 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 computer software applications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 120 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Here are the demographics of the computer software applications majors at Academy of Art University.
The computer software applications program at Academy of Art University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 120 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 77 |
| Computer Graphics | 75 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 19 |
Academy of Art University granted 120 completions in modeling, virtual environments and simulation in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (47%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Academy of Art University awarded 77 degrees in web page, digital/multimedia and information resources design in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (70%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Academy of Art University granted 75 completions in computer graphics in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (48%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Academy of Art University awarded 19 degrees in computer software and media applications, other recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (47%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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