Paier College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 66% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Paier College is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut with approximately 183 undergraduate students enrolled. Paier College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,982 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $33,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Paier College was a private for-profit art college in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Previously located in Hamden, Connecticut, Paier was the only independent art college in Connecticut. In 2025, Paier lost its national accreditation and announced it would not be re-opening.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 57% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention suggest a good chunk of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $8,935, but median earnings of $33,900 a decade out raises real questions about long-term return on investment, especially at $30,982 per year in net costs. Worth considering only if you're highly committed to the specific art and design programs offered and have a clear plan for how your degree translates to a career.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (183 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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