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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PAFA stacks up against peers offering fine & studio arts.
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PAFA holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts. In particular, it placed #649 out of 666 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at PAFA report a median salary of $30,065 a year. This is above $26,579, the median for all majors at PAFA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PAFA, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is above $26,750, the typical median for all majors at PAFA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,926 | $43,000 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at PAFA were White. Approximately 60% of graduates 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 & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at PAFA were White. Approximately 64% of graduates 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 & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the fine & studio arts majors at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
This fine & studio arts program at PAFA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 25 |
| Painting | 11 |
| Printmaking | 2 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
PAFA granted 25 completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
PAFA granted 11 completions in painting in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
PAFA conferred 2 degrees in printmaking in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
PAFA conferred 2 degrees in sculpture in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).