by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Academy of Art University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #64 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Academy of Art University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #1,006 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,006 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 149 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Associate’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 180 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Academy of Art University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 127 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 92 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 62 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Music | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Academy of Art University handed out 186 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Academy of Art University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #64 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Academy of Art University report a median salary of $39,977 a year. This is below $56,698, the median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Academy of Art University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $33,784 in student loans. This is below $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.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Non-Resident Alien. About 38% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Academy of Art University handed out 40 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Academy of Art University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #68 out of 97 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are Black or African American. About 18% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Academy of Art University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 180 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
