Academy of Art University
CA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
86/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $25K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Computer Programming | $25K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies | $30K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $30K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Landscape Architecture | $30K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies | $30K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Journalism | $30K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Graphic Communications | $30K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $30K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | $30K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Apparel and Textiles | $30K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |