Design and Applied Arts at Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$37,278
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$37,278
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$30,629
All schools, same program
School Average
$44,126
All programs at Academy of Art University
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
18
Completers (IPEDS)
484
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$31,937
Median Debt
0.86
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$266/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$37,278
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| The New School | $54,096 | $14,750 |
| County College of Morris | $47,849 | — |
| Interior Designers Institute | $46,273 | $24,500 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $43,234 | — |
| Ferris State University | $41,116 | — |
| Dallas College | $40,260 | — |
| Austin Community College District | $40,255 | $19,939 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $40,168 | $12,000 |
| Portland Community College | $39,984 | $17,506 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $39,369 | $11,640 |
Other Programs at Academy of Art University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $83,281 | $71,352 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $72,792 | $36,750 |
| Architecture | $72,519 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $67,687 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,689 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $58,262 | $84,794 |
| Architecture | $53,810 | — |
| Graphic Communications | $51,035 | $31,125 |
| Graphic Communications | $50,072 | $83,224 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,968 | $93,267 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.