The Art Institute Online Degrees

Creative Roots, Steeped in tradition
The Art Institute Online, division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, is a part of The Art Institutes system of schools with 34 locations throughout North America. The Art Institute Online was launched in 2000 as a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our online programs with more than 85 years of excellence. With 13 academic programs, The Art Institute Online is the leader in online creative arts education.

The Art Institutes Online offers degree and diploma programs in Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design; bachelor's degree programs in Advertising, Fashion & Retail Management, Game Art & Design, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Interior Design, and Media Arts & Animation; a bachelor's degree completion program in Culinary Management; and diploma programs in Digital Design, Residential Planning, and Web Design.

If you would like to learn about the school, degrees, or enrollment please contact us using our secure online information request form. A professional counselor from AIO Online will contact you to discuss your creative education needs, click here: The Art Institute Online Information Request.

Our Students Enjoy the Socrates Difference
When you become a student of The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, you'll notice a big difference in our approach to online learning. That's because we've blended our own long-standing experience as a provider of quality higher education with the online learning strategies developed by Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group® (Socrates), a pioneer in the world of online education. Each of our instructors has successfully completed approximately 100 hours of training through Socrates, which sets the standard for excellence in online faculty instruction. This training equips each instructor with the skills and knowledge to support adult learner success in our online classrooms - and only Socrates Qualified Instructors are eligible to lead our courses. All of our courses achieve the following standards of academic excellence, which Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group® (Socrates) has identified through years of researching and developing online learning methodologies.

We have listed the current creative degree programs for your convenience. If you have specific program questions, or if you would like to learn more about enrollment, please complete the online information request form for comprehensive details. Your information is submitted on a secure server, and is solely used for the Art Institute Online to contact you directly regarding education options.

If you would like to learn about the school, degrees, or enrollment please contact us using our secure online information request form. A professional counselor from AIO Online will contact you to discuss your creative education needs, click here: The Art Institute Online Information Request.

A Degree From The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
At graduation your degree or diploma will be awarded from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. You will also have an individualized portfolio to showcase your work so you can demonstrate to employers the practical and technical skills you have developed.

You will be invited to attend your graduation ceremony in Pennsylvania where you can walk in your cap and gown. You're also encouraged to participate in the portfolio review show, where you can present your work to potential employers. Previous graduates of The Art Institute Online have received awards for excellence at the portfolio show. This is your time to shine.

Accreditation Information

The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees.

The U.S. Department of Education assigns a number called a Federal School Code to each school that is qualified to receive and disburse federal financial aid. The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Federal School Code number is 007470.

If you would like to learn about the school, degrees, or enrollment please contact us using our secure online information request form. A professional counselor from AIO Online will contact you to discuss your creative education needs, click here: The Art Institute Online Information Request.