Best Fine and Studio Arts Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Pennsylvania
19
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$360,118
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,614
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$102,836 | $42,370 | $27,559 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$152,661 | $43,293 | $36,707 | $23,477 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Lafayette College
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$210,156 | $47,263 | $78,854 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 96.5% |
-$210,266 | $50,211 | $85,738 | $23,359 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Thomas Jefferson University
Grad rate: 67.9% |
-$244,480 | $42,198 | $62,110 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$270,850 | $35,561 | $26,405 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Albright College
Grad rate: 45.6% |
-$314,814 | $36,958 | $44,381 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 55.7% |
-$330,394 | $32,720 | $27,086 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 55.3% |
-$366,854 | $31,255 | $28,876 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Messiah University
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$369,656 | $34,305 | $53,939 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 50.8% |
-$379,215 | $30,859 | $29,480 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$379,611 | $29,923 | $24,781 | $28,850 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Lycoming College
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$396,434 | $36,306 | $61,526 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$430,856 | $30,172 | $39,799 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Keystone College
Grad rate: 42.1% |
-$477,610 | $26,518 | $31,742 | $30,372 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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