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General Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

General Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Academy of Art University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Academy of Art University sits in San Francisco, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Many students take online classes at Academy of Art University. Among 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Academy of Art University

These rankings give you a sense of how Academy of Art University’s General Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #22 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) California #23 of 24
Best Value Far Western (Region) #26 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #145 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #150 of 155

Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Academy of Art University

Graduates of Academy of Art University’s General Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,634
2 years $33,688
5 years $39,532

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Academy of Art University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Academy of Art University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Academy of Art University are 71% women (42) and 29% men (17).

General Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 7 associate’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of General Visual & Performing Arts Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts majors at Academy of Art University

Minority students account for 43% of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, lower than the national average of 55%.*

General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 21 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts majors at Academy of Art University

Minority students account for 19% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 45%.*

General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 31 master’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 81% were women (25) and 19% were men (6).

Academy of Art University gender breakdown of General Visual & Performing Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 15
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts majors at Academy of Art University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, above the national average of 31%.*

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

More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at Academy of Art University

This General Visual & Performing Arts program at Academy of Art University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Digital Arts 59

Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Those who complete General Visual & Performing Arts program at Academy of Art University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Art Directors $103,285
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Craft Artists $76,826
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Graphic Designers $66,386
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

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