Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider 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 is in San Francisco, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Academy of Art University
Many students take online classes at Academy of Art University. Of 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) studied exclusively online and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Academy of Art University
These rankings give you a sense of how Academy of Art University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #138 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #146 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #184 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #192 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1102 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1129 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Academy of Art University
Those who finish Academy of Art University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,724 |
| 2 years | $30,725 |
| 3 years | $30,776 |
| 4 years | $39,977 |
| 5 years | $49,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Academy of Art University report median earnings of $39,977, compared with $56,698 for all Academy of Art University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Academy of Art University is $33,784.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Academy of Art University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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
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