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Is Moore College of Art and Design worth it?

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Moore College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 75 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in illustration, digital arts and art teacher education.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$22,194

Median earnings 4 years after

$42,582

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,839

Average net price

$43,086

Completion rate

57%

Completions (2024)

75

Years to pay back

4.0 years

Students (undergrad)

535

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's$20,587$38,83167
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's$27,107N/A18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasPost-baccalaureate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasGraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Museology/Museum StudiesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Design and Applied ArtsMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster'sN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
IllustrationBachelor's22
Digital ArtsBachelor's18
Fashion/Apparel DesignBachelor's6
Interior DesignBachelor's6
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralBachelor's5
Art Teacher EducationPost-bacc certificate4
Art Teacher EducationMaster's4
Graphic DesignBachelor's4
PhotographyBachelor's4
Art Teacher EducationBachelor's2

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