The Art Institutes, also referred to as Ai, is a system of schools located throughout the country that provide art education courses and degrees. Over 50 colleges comprise the system, offering varying programs and levels of education. The system was founded in 1969 through the acquisition of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh by the Education Management Corporation (EDMC). Over the subsequent years the Ai model of education has been replicated in campuses across the United States, as well as through a distance learning program launched in 2000.
Ai offers a large variety of programs through the following areas of study:
- Design
- Media Arts
- Fashion
- Culinary Arts
The programs offered may result in a certificate, associate, bachelors or master’s degree. AI’s focus on art education separates it from traditional post-secondary education institutions, as the school specializes in the development of skills and abilities unique to art related fields and industries.
Some of the more notable programs offered include:
- Interior Design
- Graphic & Web Design
- Photography
- Digital Film
- Fashion Design
Austin Location
The Austin branch of Art Institute is located at 8501 N. Mopac Expressway. Close to 160 students graduate from this campus in a given year. This campus provides services for students in the form of career pathway counseling to help students define their goals, post-graduation job placement opportunities, and online distance learning for individuals not near a physical campus. Students may learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting artinstitutes.edu.
Programs Offered
Below is a list of areas of study that may be available for students. Any linked program will direct you to the respective program's profile page which provides general educational requirements and possible career paths.
Get more information about the programs offered by The Art Institute of San Antonio by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (B)
Engineering Technology
- Cad Drafting (B)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Restaurant and Catering Management (A, B)
- Baking And Pastry (A, C)
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Game Design (B)
- Intermedia, Multimedia (B)
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Commercial Photography (B)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Graphic Design (A)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at The Art Institute of San Antonio is $21,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The tuition and financial aid figures listed show various costs that students may encounter at The Art Institute of San Antonio. The numbers may not be accurate due to changing factors in a given year, and are only intended to provide a guideline for students.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $19,000-$23,000
- Part time students are estimated to pay about $540 to $640 per unit
- Required fees for full-time students: $99
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $6,293 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 86% | $7,621 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to The Art Institute of San Antonio.
- The Art Institute of Austin in Wauwatosa, WI (84 miles away)
- The Art Institute of Houston in Grand Prairie, TX (186 miles away)
- Wade College in New Braunfels, TX (248 miles away)
- KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Hawkins, TX (248 miles away)
- The Art Institute of Dallas - Campus of South University in Amarillo, TX (254 miles away)