Career outcomes for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates
Per-major median earnings and 10-year projection bands. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release); trajectory bands come from the life-path model run server-side with a synthetic profile.
School-wide 10-year median earnings
$36,746
Median earnings of federally-aided graduates 10 years after first enrollment, across all majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
Top majors by graduates
| Major | Graduates / yr | Median earnings 4 years out | Work in Pennsylvania 1 year out | Trajectory | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | 54 | $38,275 | 85% | Run mine |
Median earnings: federally-aided graduates, ~4 years out (College Scorecard). Trajectory: 10-year projection from the life-path model with a synthetic profile — methodology.
Peer schools at this earnings band
Allegheny Wesleyan College, OH
0 majors with data·$37,453
Allen University, SC
0 majors with data·$32,754
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, NY
0 majors with data·$41,451
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Earnings and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release). Last updated October 19, 2026. Methodology.