Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,643
95th percentile
Sample Size
80
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Academy of Art University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Academy of Art University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians masters's programs at peer institutions in California (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Academy of Art University$44,643
National Median$44,643

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Academy of Art University, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.