Best Master's Degree Programs at Academy of Art University by ROI

Every Master's 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.

Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

8

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$2,710

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$47,195

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Software and Media Applications.

Grad rate: 42.4%

+$446,130 $69,026 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
2 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Grad rate: 42.4%

+$337,390 $63,589 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
3 Architecture.

Grad rate: 42.4%

+$299,230 $61,681 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
4 Design and Applied Arts.

Grad rate: 42.4%

+$20,210 $47,730 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
5 Graphic Communications.

Grad rate: 42.4%

-$88,710 $42,284 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
6 Music.

Grad rate: 42.4%

-$218,050 $35,817 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
7 Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Grad rate: 42.4%

-$306,570 $31,391 $47,195 $0 Full ROI →
8 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 42.4%

-$467,950 $23,322 $47,195 $0 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.