Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · Private for-profit · 3,587 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$45K
In-state tuition
$32K
Out-of-state tuition
$32K
Graduation rate
33%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
49%
Earnings (all students)
$36K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 94105 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$51K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$47K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Undergraduate composition | 28% White · 13% Black · 21% Hispanic · 7% Asian |
| Official website | www.academyart.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | $45K | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $44K | $44K |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $42K | $31K |
| Music. | $35K | — |
| Apparel and Textiles. | $32K | $32K |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $32K | $32K |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $29K | $31K |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | $29K | $32K |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $28K | $31K |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $28K | — |
| Graphic Communications. | $28K | $33K |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $18K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Film School | — | 37% | $19K | $38K |
| Unitek College | — | 72% | $11K | $81K |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | — | 79% | $17K | $76K |
| Stanbridge University | — | 51% | $20K | $67K |
| Smith Chason College | $19K | 68% | $18K | $61K |
| High Desert Medical College | — | — | $10K | $49K |
| American Career College-Ontario | — | — | $10K | $45K |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | — | 38% | $11K | $43K |
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