Academics

STEM Majors & Degrees

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STEM + ART = Your STEAM-Powered Education

Welcome to Academy of Art University.

Where code meets canvas.
Where pattern informs vision.
Where imagination sparks innovation.

Think like a designer. Build like an engineer. Lead like a creator. Become an AI-powered student.

At Academy of Art, we don’t just teach STEM—we charge it with creativity. Because solving the world’s biggest problems takes more than tech.

It takes vision.
It takes empathy.
It takes art.

We call it STEAM. It’s how we shape the future.

 

Why STEAM? Because innovation runs on imagination

The world doesn’t need more engineers.
It needs storytellers who code. Architects who empathize. Developers who design with intent.

Our STEAM approach fuses science, tech, engineering, and math with the creative muscle of art and design. You’ll learn to:

  • Collaborate across disciplines
  • Design for people, not just systems
  • Think critically, visually, conceptually
  • Turn bold ideas into real-world impact

We don’t just hand you tools. We help you invent them.

International Students: Don’t just earn a degree. Build momentum

F-1 visa students in STEM-designated programs can apply for up to three years of paid U.S. work through Optional Practical Training (OPT). That’s time to grow your career, expand your professional network, and turn potential into progress.

Learn More About International Admissions

Explore Our STEAM Majors

Academy of Art University offers over 30 STEM-designated degrees across 14 creative industries, including:

  • Advertising (BFA, MFA)
  • Animation & Visual Effects (BFA, MFA, MA)
  • Architecture (BARCH, MARCH)
  • Game Development & Programming (AAS, BS, MA, MFA)
  • Industrial & Interior Design (BFA, MA, MFA)
  • Interaction & UI/UX Design (BFA, MA, MFA)
  • Landscape Architecture (BFA, MA, MFA)
  • Communications & Media Tech (BA, MA)

Every program is wired for innovation.
Powered by tech. Sharpened by creativity. Built to give you the edge the industry runs on.

Scholarships That Power Your Path

STEAM talent is in demand—and the funding reflects it. From major tech players to national nonprofits, organizations are investing in the next generation of creators, coders, and changemakers.

Some opportunities include:

Scholarship Granting Entity
Microsoft Imagine Cup $100,000
PG&E STEM Scholarships $2,500-10,000
Out to Innovate for LGBTQ+ Students $5,000
NSF-Navy Civilian Fellowship $43,000
Stantec Equity & Diversity $10,000
Deloitte Future Leaders $10,000
Maodong Xu Scholarship $1,000
PG&E Asian ERG Scholarship $10,000