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Graphic Communications at Academy of Art University

If you plan to study Graphic Communications, you may want to check out the program at Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Academy of Art University sits in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 167 graphic communications degrees were granted at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Distance learning is available at Academy of Art University. Of 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at Academy of Art University

Use these rankings to compare Academy of Art University’s Graphic Communications program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#38 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#44 of 45
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#52 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 170
Best Value	Nationwide	#158 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Academy of Art University

Graduates of Academy of Art University’s Graphic Communications program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,837
2 years	$32,882
3 years	$37,819
4 years	$50,566
5 years	$58,313

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Graphic Communications graduates from Academy of Art University earn a median of $50,566, compared with $56,698 for all Academy of Art University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates from Academy of Art University comes in at $36,717.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at Academy of Art University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Graphic Communications graduates at Academy of Art University are 59% women (99) and 41% men (68).

Graphic Communications Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 17 associate’s graphic communications graduates at Academy of Art University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 53% of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, above the national average of 52%.*

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 77 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 53% were women (41) and 47% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	23

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 41%.*

Graphic Communications Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 73 master’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 66% were women (48) and 34% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	5
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	36
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 26% of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at Academy of Art University

The Graphic Communications program at Academy of Art University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	167

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Students who finish Graphic Communications program at Academy of Art University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.