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Is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts worth it?

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 55 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in fine arts, illustration and painting.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$14,274

Median earnings 4 years after

$31,901

Median earnings 10 years after

$29,881

Average net price

$42,454

Completion rate

58%

Completions (2024)

55

Years to pay back

5.3 years

Students (undergrad)

23

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's$24,994$41,62141
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$10,780$31,13122
Graphic CommunicationsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Design and Applied ArtsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Fine and Studio ArtsUndergraduate certificateN/A$31,707N/A
Fine and Studio ArtsPost-baccalaureate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Fine and Studio ArtsGraduate certificateN/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
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralMaster's22
IllustrationBachelor's11
PaintingBachelor's11
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor's4
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs2
SculptureBachelor's2
PrintmakingBachelor's2
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralPost-bacc certificate1
DrawingBachelor's0

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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.

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