Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year; earnings barely cover the debt load. a private nonprofit school with 23 students.
About This School
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 23 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $42,454 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $26,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, median earnings of just $26,300 a decade out means graduates are likely stretched thin financially, and a 68% graduation rate suggests a meaningful chunk of students don't make it to the finish line. This is a strong option only if you're deeply committed to a fine arts career and have a realistic plan for supplementing your income — the tiny campus of 99 undergrads offers an intimate, specialized experience, but at $45,022/year in net costs, the return on investment demands serious thought.
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Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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 (23 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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