Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 23 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $41,621 | +$5,123 | clears the bar | $74,886 | 14.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $31,131 | -$5,367 | falls short | $25,625 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,707 | -$4,791 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.