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The bachelor's program at PAFA was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from PAFA. This makes it the #164 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PAFA paid an average of $1,792 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,768 | $1,768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,662 | $18,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,408 | $6,408 |
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Of the 29 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PAFA, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PAFA does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PAFA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.