Visual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degree · Academy of Art University · San Francisco, CA

CIP 50.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$51,874Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Visual and Performing Arts, General at Academy of Art University earn a median of $51,874. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,858–$88,562).

Visual and Performing Arts, General (Master's degree) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles	$22,247	$59,716

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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
Apparel and TextilesAssociate's degree$29,584

Frequently asked questions

How much do Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates from Academy of Art University make?

The median salary is $51,874.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.