The Art Institutes

Yes, AI is an online school with nearly a dozen degrees for remote students. All online programs are delivered through Miami International University of Art and Design, an independently operated institution that's a part of the AI network. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 42% of undergraduates study exclusively online. 

There is no federal data representing The Art Institutes as a collective; however, College Scorecard (as cited above) reports that its global campus in Miami has a high cost of tuition and low median earnings from alums. The average annual cost of tuition is $27,200, with graduates earning median salaries of just $34,400. 

It's important to note that AI is an accredited school, which means its programs and faculty have been evaluated for quality by a third-party education agency. Miami International University of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

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AI is known for its applied arts degrees that provide practical training to students interested in careers in creative fields. Most programs are available in media arts, fashion, and design, with each campus offering different degrees. All online courses are delivered through its Miami campus.

The highest-earning degree at AI is the online Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art and Design. Graduates of this program earn a median annual salary of $50,700, according to College Scorecard. The second-highest earning program is the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic & Web Design with a salary of $38,700.

Prospective students can also explore AI's Salary Score, a proprietary metric comparing alum salaries from different schools nationwide using the same degrees. AI has earned an overall score of 27 out of 100 for its bachelor's degrees. 

Getting into AI is fairly easy as long as students meet the school's admissions requirements, which we've listed below for your convenience. College Scorecard data shows that the Miami campus has a 100% acceptance rate among first-year students, which means that AI has an open admissions policy. 

There are no GPA requirements for first-year students; however, master's students must have a 2.7 GPA to be accepted for enrollment. Understanding GPA requirements is an important starting point when picking a college. 

First-year online students applying to college at AI must complete the following steps: 

• Fill out the Art Institutes online application. 
• Submit high school transcripts.
• Once an application is submitted, AI will schedule an interview with the student to better understand their interest in their chosen program.

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