by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a PAFA degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how PAFA measures up.
These PAFA majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Drawing | #14 of 15 |
| Printmaking | #31 of 33 |
| Painting | #37 of 40 |
| Sculpture | #39 of 42 |
| Performing Arts | #332 of 344 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #488 of 499 |
| Fine Arts | #488 of 499 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #778 of 797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #778 of 797 |
Unfortunately, College Factual was unable to determine the value ranking of PAFA due to a lack of data.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at PAFA costs about $42,454. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $169,816 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $58,108 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $42,454 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $42,454 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $169,816 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the PAFA net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What PAFA costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at PAFA shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $45,633 |
| $30K–$48K | $42,640 |
| $48K–$75K | $40,660 |
| $75K–$110K | $43,390 |
| Over $110K | $48,597 |
About 100% of PAFA undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,541 per year. Get more details on the PAFA financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of PAFA. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.