Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts serves students across multiple degree programs. With 23 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,881 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 62.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $22,309, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.34x. The average net price after financial aid is $42,454 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Design & Applied Arts, and Graphic Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,881
Graduation Rate
62.9%
Median Debt
$22,309
Average Net Price
$42,454
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.34x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
23
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$44,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,600
Pell Grant Rate
35.4%
Federal Loan Rate
64.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$39,928
Income $30K–$48K
$42,301
Income $48K–$75K
$42,893
Income $110K+
$46,702
Student Demographics
Women
64.7%
White
56.5%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
13.0%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More Races
13.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.3%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (6)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $31,131 | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $41,621 | 26 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $31,707 | 5 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor | 1 |