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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · Private For-Profit · General
Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution in San Francisco, CA. Enrolls 4,131 students, offers 13 programs with earnings data, and has a 42% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
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SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
4,131
Completion Rate
42%
Cost of Attendance
$47,195
In-State Tuition
$28,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,024
Programs
13
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 13 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($47K)
Showing 13 of 13 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,978 | — | $47,195 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,387 | $78,524 | $47,195 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,494 | $39,532 | $47,195 | 0.6x | |
| 4 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,630 | — | $47,195 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,481 | $54,175 | $47,195 | 0.6x | |
| 6 | Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,425 | — | $47,195 | 0.5x | |
| 7 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,354 | $39,174 | $47,195 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $20,829 | $57,948 | $47,195 | 0.4x | |
| 9 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $20,798 | $19,276 | $47,195 | 0.4x | |
| 10 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,742 | $47,195 | — | |
| 11 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $75,583 | $47,195 | — | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $33,830 | $47,195 | — | |
| 13 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $38,890 | $47,195 | — |