Fine and Studio Arts at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduates in fine and studio arts earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 82% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 400 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $31,539 | $32,649 | #387 | $21,255 |
| 401 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $31,202 | $33,484 | #377 | $15,257 |
| 402 | Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $31,166 | $33,259 | #378 | $13,252 |
| 403 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | $31,131 | $31,661 | #399 | $10,780 |
| 404 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $31,025 | $35,216 | #363 | — |
| 405 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $30,688 | $29,209 | #414 | $22,964 |
| 406 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $30,592 | $36,050 | #348 | $30,733 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $31,707 | — |
| Master's Degree | $24,994 | $41,621 | $74,886 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $10,780 one year after graduating and $31,131 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ranks #403 by median pay four years after graduation, and #399 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,625.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.