Academy of Art University
Salary Score
Bachelor's
58
Master's
45
Doctoral
Fast Facts
Average Financial Aid: $10,268
Accreditation: Academy of Art University is acredited by 4 agencies
Academy of Art University Rankings by Salary Score
Salary Score for Online Degrees at Academy of Art University
Associate's Degrees
Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $42,125 | $32,904 | 98 |
Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,511 | $27,369 | 51 |
Design and Applied Arts | $27,424 | $19,200 | 18 |
Bachelor's Degrees
Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $31,000 | $31,710 | 93 |
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $38,750 | $44,653 | 89 |
Music | $30,585 | $35,022 | 88 |
Fine and Studio Arts | $39,500 | $29,422 | 85 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General | $35,875 | $29,153 | 81 |
Computer Software and Media Applications | $34,000 | $42,476 | 58 |
Graphic Communications | $31,000 | $27,837 | 47 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $25,000 | $28,192 | 41 |
Apparel and Textiles | $25,000 | $32,156 | 33 |
Design and Applied Arts | $35,688 | $28,222 | 24 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $30,750 | $18,335 | 16 |
Master's Degrees
Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $102,350 | $41,783 | 91 |
Fine and Studio Arts | $83,520 | $32,379 | 59 |
Journalism | Not Reported | $39,016 | 33 |
Design and Applied Arts | $108,977 | $43,701 | 32 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General | $82,872 | $29,959 | 23 |
Computer Software and Media Applications | $77,405 | $55,653 | 15 |
Paige Asper
Reviewed: 2/1/2023
Degree: Interior Design
I attended this school for 2 years I watched the cost of tuition increase each year. They made this school seem financially attainable by offering me a income based scholarship to cover out of pocket cost after aid. They then changed the requirements that you had to take more classes in order to keep the scholarship. That seemed fine but there's a catch they will only cover a certain amount leaving me with the choice of taking more classes getting the scholarship and still having to pay $3000 a semester... Read More
James
Reviewed: 12/20/2022
Degree: UX/UI Design
Yes there are a few bad teachers who phone it in. I only prob had 2 witching the 2 years I was there. I think we could of gotten more than one case example completed in one class. But curriculum has a good overview and skills in web design, coding, motion, critical thinking of which were applicable in the real world. Self accountability. You get what you put in. If you’re looking to finish quick without effort then you wont’t get anything from online course. You need to put in the work for the classes... Read More
Skylar
Reviewed: 10/4/2022
Degree: Computer Animation
The online portion of this school is a scam. I went for half a semester and quickly dropped out because of the quality. Their programs were outdated and were showing videos that were made 15 years ago. The teaching staff were not helpful as they only provided feedback after you submitted an assignment. There was no help during the week until the assignment was due. The finance department of the school is also a nightmare to deal with.
B
Reviewed: 10/19/2021
Degree: Web Design
This school is just horrendous. Their new Financial aid system now REJECTS any other expenses other than classes which they have increased by at least $1,000. So even though you ASKED and NEED some assistance from the school because they offered it, it just automatically gets rejected. This school is severally subpar. Not to mention the school has a fraud charge against them for accepting a lard number of under-qualified candidates that are unlikely to graduate and pay back their loans. So, onto... Read More
Anonymous
Reviewed: 10/13/2021
Degree: Web Design
There is a review left on here from 2017 that someone made about the graduate WNM program and the poor quality of education they received. I can 1,000% agree with that review. My experience at this school and with the WNM program in general has been subpar to say the least. I’ve had more bad instructors than I had good ones. Another point made in that 2017 review was getting worked to death in the portfolio class. Also 1,000% true. Yeah, you should work for the degree and job you want, but it’s as... Read More
Robyn
Reviewed: 5/25/2021
Degree: Art History
I keep seeing really sucky comments about my college, how everyone says it’s a scam and teachers don’t actually provide any real learning information etc etc. They say everyone is set up for failure and that no one graduates because they want you to keep paying. I have had nothing but phenomenal professors. The director of art history took time to basically just chill and talk to me about art for an hour last semester. She cares that much. I have been so impressed by how much I have grown at this... Read More
Elizabeth
Reviewed: 2/20/2021
Degree: Art & Design
AAU is overall a decent school. I’m doing part time online classes, and I have found the classes to be hit or miss. It’s like that for many universities, however. The majority of instructors have been helpful, especially in the foundational classes. The school is fast paced, and you will have to put in a lot of work like any other school. Sometimes I wish the instructors were a bit more helpful, I had one instructor tell me that my work was just horrid without telling me what to improve. But I’ve... Read More
Corey
Reviewed: 2/12/2021
Degree: Architecture
Reading these reviews, I am thoroughly surprised with the experiences these people have had. I work full time for a stand-alone healthcare facility as the in-house interior architect. To further solidify my position, the masters degree made sense and I have to say that each and every class I have had so far has been increasingly relevant to my career. The instructors are phenomenal and did a wonderful job during the Covid-19 crisis to keep me engaged. I am unsure how the other programs rate; however,... Read More
Tiffany
Reviewed: 12/12/2020
Degree: Photography
Awful school. I was conned out of money. I have a master’s degree and nothing to show for it. They taught outdated programs. Programs no one in the photo industry uses. I tried to assist photographers after I graduated and had no idea how to use the programs that are a standard in the industry. The professionals I tried to work for couldn’t believe it. Don’t go here! I have no career and massive amounts of debt.
JDL
Reviewed: 10/16/2020
Degree: Art & Design
I was beyond excited when I started classes here (online) and in the very beginning it went rather well. But to be frank it got to the point that the massive cost of the classes were not worth what I was getting out of it. I learned a lot and really finely honed some skills during the first couple years. Deterioration began with my many different advisors. They didn't advise me on what classes to take so I just took to the course list and winged it. When they did step in they completely insisted... Read More