Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit
Of 3 assessed programs, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 5 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $39,928 |
| $30k to $48k | $42,301 |
| $48k to $75k | $42,893 |
| $75k to $110k | $44,893 |
| $110k and up | $46,702 |
| All families (average) | $42,454 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
3 of 8 programs could be assessed 38% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Master's Degree | $41,621 | +$5,123 | clears the bar | $74,886 | 14.6 yrs | 30 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $31,131 | -$5,367 | falls short | $25,625 | insufficient data | 23 |
| Fine Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,707 | -$4,791 | falls short | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| Design | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Graduate/Professional Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Design | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Fine Arts | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,498/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.