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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CAPrivate For-ProfitCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution located in the city setting of San Francisco, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,998
Earnings 5yr: $115,316
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,398
Earnings 5yr: $78,524
Debt: $39,715
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,613
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,783
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $45,000
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,026
Earnings 5yr: $67,772
Debt: N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,856
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,731
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,284
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,879
Earnings 5yr: $53,584
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,636
Earnings 5yr: $58,596
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,087
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,833
Earnings 5yr: $54,175
Debt: $36,717
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,730
Earnings 5yr: $40,069
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,726
Earnings 5yr: $39,174
Debt: $36,500
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,084
Earnings 5yr: $39,532
Debt: $31,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,221
Earnings 5yr: $36,174
Debt: $32,641
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,565
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,595
Earnings 5yr: $43,707
Debt: $33,437
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,583
Earnings 5yr: $57,948
Debt: $33,187
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$40,613
In-State Tuition$30,736
Out-of-State Tuition$30,736
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$30,452
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,008
Completion Signals
34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
47%
Avg Family Income
$37,907
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