The Art Institute of Austin is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Houston. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.  

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted a Certificate of Authority to The Art Institute of Austin to award the Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with programs in Audio Production, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Fashion & Retail Management, and Web Design & Interactive Media.