by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PAFA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PAFA highly for fine & studio arts, coming in at #645 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 645 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 28 of 29 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 120 of 122 |
The table below lists every degree level available for fine & studio arts at PAFA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
PAFA is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
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 |
PAFA awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in painting in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
PAFA granted 2 bachelor’s completions 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 bachelor’s degrees in sculpture recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts conferred 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in fine & studio arts.
PAFA is not currently ranked for fine & studio arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in fine & studio arts from PAFA identified as women.
The largest share of fine & studio 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 fine & studio 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 |
PAFA conferred 2 undergraduate certificate completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PAFA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 1 |
