by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PAFA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #41 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PAFA highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #1,057 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,057 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 52 of 54 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 202 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at PAFA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts field at PAFA includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 40 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
PAFA is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #41 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PAFA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,579 a year. This is above $26,579, the median for all majors at PAFA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PAFA, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,750 in student loans. This is higher than $26,750, the typical median for all majors at PAFA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,926 | $43,000 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at PAFA are White. About 46% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts handed out 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
PAFA is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in visual & performing arts from PAFA identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at PAFA are White. About 100% 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 undergraduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at PAFA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
