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Photography at Academy of Art University

Photography at Academy of Art University

If you are interested in studying photography, 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 is located in San Francisco, California and has a total student population of 8,928.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Photography section at the bottom of this page.

Academy of Art University Photography Degrees Available

  • Associate’s Degree in Photography
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Photography
  • Master’s Degree in Photography

Online Classes Are Available at Academy of Art University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Academy of Art University does offer online education options in photography for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Academy of Art University Photography Rankings

Photography Student Demographics at Academy of Art University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the photography majors at Academy of Art University.

Academy of Art University Photography Master’s Program

53% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of photography master's degrees went to men and 53% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 34% men graduate in photography each year. Academy of Art University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 12% more men than average.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in photography.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 16
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 13

Careers That Photography Grads May Go Into

A degree in photography can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Academy of Art University.

Occupation Jobs in CA Average Salary in CA
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9,710 $115,460
Photographers 6,060 $52,720

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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