San Francisco, CA · Private

Academy of Art University

About this college

Academy of Art University is a private institution in San Francisco, CA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $40,613 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 0.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $32,904
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $36,174
Est. total cost $81,226 Net price × program length
Median debt $32,187
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 0.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $27,369
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $81,226 Net price × program length
Median debt $31,211
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Design and Applied Arts.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 0.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $19,200
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $43,707
Est. total cost $81,226 Net price × program length
Median debt $31,937
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $81,226 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Graphic Communications.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $81,226 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Graphic Communications.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$37,668
$30,001–$48,000$36,340
$48,001–$75,000$43,874
$75,001–$110,000$43,953
$110,001+$44,082

How the fit ratings work

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