Fashion Merchandising at Academy of Art University
If you are interested in studying Fashion Merchandising, you may want to check out the program at Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Academy of Art University is in San Francisco, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 fashion merchandising degrees were awarded at Academy of Art University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University
Distance learning is available at Academy of Art University. Of 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) studied exclusively online and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fashion Merchandising Rankings at Academy of Art University
These rankings give you a sense of how Academy of Art University’s Fashion Merchandising program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 41 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 41 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 41 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fashion Merchandising graduates at Academy of Art University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fashion Merchandising graduates at Academy of Art University are 85% women (28) and 15% men (5).
Fashion Merchandising Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University
Among the 3 associate’s fashion merchandising degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fashion Merchandising associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Fashion Merchandising associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 46%.*
Fashion Merchandising Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University
Of the 20 bachelor’s fashion merchandising degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fashion Merchandising bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Fashion Merchandising bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, below the national average of 36%.*
Fashion Merchandising Master’s Program at Academy of Art University
Of the 10 master’s fashion merchandising degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fashion Merchandising master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fashion Merchandising Graduates
Students who finish Fashion Merchandising program at Academy of Art University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fashion Merchandising majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.