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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PAFA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at PAFA was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from PAFA. This makes it the #20 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at PAFA is $28,722. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at PAFA make a median salary of $27,413. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PAFA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from PAFA in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from PAFA in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 10 |
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