Best Associate Degree Programs at Academy of Art University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Academy of Art University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$407,622
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,195
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$321,069 | $32,923 | $47,195 | $33,437 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$494,175 | $24,214 | $47,195 | $32,641 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.