by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PAFA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at PAFA was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from PAFA. This makes it the #20 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at PAFA is $10,780. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
Part-time undergraduates at PAFA paid an average of $1,792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about PAFA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from PAFA. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PAFA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PAFA does not offer an online option for its fine 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.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at PAFA make a median salary of $24,994. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from PAFA. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PAFA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into 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 fine 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 fine arts majors at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
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