Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · Academy of Art University · San Francisco, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$33,830Median earnings 5 years after
$39,570Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Academy of Art University earn a median of $33,830. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,241–$56,653). Median debt is $39,570, about 117% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $50,161 | $19,750 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $36,006 | $17,886 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $33,220 | $16,625 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $29,035 | $19,200 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $27,210 | $22,375 |
| Biola University La Mirada | $25,372 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $25,359 | $14,042 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $24,606 | $17,610 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $24,538 | $18,500 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $23,186 | $10,299 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $22,839 | $15,917 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $22,700 | $13,981 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $22,628 | $14,990 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $22,167 | $15,409 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $22,129 | $13,038 |
Other programs at Academy of Art University
- Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$55,139 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$50,953 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$48,978 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's degree
$45,387 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$44,643 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's degree
$41,911 - Design and Applied ArtsMaster's degree
$38,358 - Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsMaster's degree
$37,909 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's degree
$36,635 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociate's degree
$30,273 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsAssociate's degree
$30,178 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,494 - Apparel and TextilesBachelor's degree
$27,630 - Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's degree
$27,481 - Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree
$26,478 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's degree
$25,425 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$23,354 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$20,829 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$20,798 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$40,098
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Academy of Art University make?
The median salary is $33,830 and $33,830 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,570.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.