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Computer Software Applications at Academy of Art University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Software Applications, consider the program at Academy of Art University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Academy of Art University sits in San Francisco, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 291 computer software applications graduations were recorded at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Distance learning is available at Academy of Art University. Among 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) studied exclusively online and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Software Applications Rankings at Academy of Art University

Use these rankings to compare Academy of Art University’s Computer Software Applications program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#33 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 227
Best Value	Nationwide	#215 of 226

Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Academy of Art University

Graduates of Academy of Art University’s Computer Software Applications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,398
2 years	$76,003
3 years	$64,658
4 years	$80,024
5 years	$94,241

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Software Applications graduates from Academy of Art University take home a median $80,024, compared with $56,698 for all Academy of Art University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Software Applications graduates from Academy of Art University comes in at $36,858.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Software Applications graduates at Academy of Art University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Software Applications graduates at Academy of Art University are 57% women (165) and 43% men (126).

Computer Software Applications Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 14 associate’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 29% of Computer Software Applications associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 44%.*

Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 86 bachelor’s computer software applications graduates at Academy of Art University, 53% were women (46) and 47% were men (40).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	34
Unknown	22

Minority students account for 19% of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 36%.*

Computer Software Applications Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 191 master’s computer software applications graduates at Academy of Art University, 59% were women (113) and 41% were men (78).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	6
Asian	17
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	120
Unknown	11

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, lower than the national average of 18%.*

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

More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Academy of Art University

The Computer Software Applications program at Academy of Art University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design	77
Computer Graphics	75
Virtual Modeling & Simulation	120
Other Computer Software	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Those who complete Computer Software Applications program at Academy of Art University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Database Architects	$148,480
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Web Developers	$125,527
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398

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.