Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design worth it?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 82 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in illustration, design and applied arts and graphic design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$27,499
Median earnings 4 years after
$38,846
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,301
Average net price
$30,083
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
82
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
400
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $25,830 | $38,275 | 62 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | Associate | 12 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Photography | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Graphic Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. 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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