Academy of Art University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Academy of Art University at a glance

• 3,587

  students enrolled

• 1,263

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $40,613

  average net price a year

  Tuition $27,024

• $30,452

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $39,008

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Academy of Art University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Academy of Art University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Francisco County, where the college is.

• 12,395

  open professional jobs

• 540

  entry level

  54 say no experience is needed

• 41%

  ask for AI skills

  5,080 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in San Francisco County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $141,446

  median household income

  San Francisco County

• 63%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, computer & information sciences, engineering technologies, which lead to design (328 open), engineering (3,348 open), data & analytics (1,485 open), security (321 open), product (612 open), operations (627 open).

Hiring most: OpenAI (526), Anthropic (380), ScrumAID (218), Amazon (153), Crusoe (129), Sierra (116), UCSF (incl. UCSF Health) (116), DoorDash (115).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,348), Sales (1,608), Data & Analytics (1,485), Marketing (874), Finance (699), Operations (627). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment San Francisco.

• Chinatown Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-677-7500 · Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco · 415-749-7503 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Goodwill Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-575-4570 · Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
• Human Services Agency of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 415-401-4800 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Academy of Art University?

Academy of Art University enrolls about 3,587 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 1,263 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Academy of Art University?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Academy of Art University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,452 six years after entry and $39,008 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Academy of Art University offer AI or data science degrees?

Academy of Art University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Academy of Art University?

12,395 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 540 of them entry level and 54 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.