The Art Institute of Philadelphia

www.artinstitutes.edu/philadelphia

Add Comparison
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,820
    2017 Average Net Price
    $24,394
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    14.7%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    842
    51.2% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    29.3%
    96 Graduates

    About

    The Art Institute of Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Philadelphia were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (20 degrees awarded), Fashion & Apparel Design (13 degrees), and Fashion Merchandising (10 degrees).

    In 2018, 218 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (42 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is $17,820, which is $2,923 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was 14.7%, corresponding to 214 out of the 1,453 total borrowers.

    Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is $17,820.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,394.

    In 2017, 87% of undergraduate students attending The Art Institute of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,820
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was $17,820.

    This chart compares the tuition costs of The Art Institute of Philadelphia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Average Net Price

    $24,394
    2017 Value
    1.68%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 The Art Institute of Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,394. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of The Art Institute of Philadelphia grew by 1.68%.

    This chart compares the average net price of The Art Institute of Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was of $0 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2018.

    This chart compares the average student costs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2016, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at The Art Institute of Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    14.7%
    2015 Default Rate
    214
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was 14.7%, which represents 214 out of the 1453 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    The Art Institute of Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 842 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is 431 students and the part-time enrollment is 411. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.6% Black or African American, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% White, 1.43% Asian, 0.475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (13.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.1%) and White Male (9.14%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    51.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 842 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is 431 and the part-time enrollment is 411. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

    This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Art Institute of Philadelphia (in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    24%
    2017 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was 24%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), The Art Institute of Philadelphia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

    This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Art Institute of Philadelphia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      207 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      133 enrolled students
    3. White
      98 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is 24.6% Black or African American, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% White, 1.43% Asian, 0.475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 366 students (43.5%) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2018, 58 more women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is black or african american (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (20 degrees awarded), followed by Fashion & Apparel Design (13 degrees) and Fashion Merchandising (10 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Accountants & auditors (1,032,220 people), Other managers (890,142 people), Software developers (805,370 people), Financial managers (546,496 people), and Chief executives & legislators (450,811 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2018 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Computer Systems Design (1,224,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (728,118 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,032 people), Banking & related activities (523,652 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (499,261 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Art Institute of Philadelphia.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Baking & Pastry Arts
      19 degrees awarded
    2. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Fashion Merchandising
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Art Institute of Philadelphia was Baking & Pastry Arts with 19 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    80
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    138
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 80 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, which is 0.58 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Art Institute of Philadelphia by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 14 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Philadelphia in Recording Arts Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 24 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Philadelphia in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 2.18 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 25% of students graduating from The Art Institute of Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is Male and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      42 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      41 degrees awarded
    3. White
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is black or african american (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

    49.1% of degree recipients (107 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      258 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      169 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      133 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Art Institute of Philadelphia is white female (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (169 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Operations

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Philadelphia had a total salary expenditure of 23.5M. The Art Institute of Philadelphia employs 41 Instructors. Most academics at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are Male Instructor (27), and Female Instructor (14).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Philadelphia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $8.65M
    2017 Salaries
    17.4%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Philadelphia paid a median of $8.65M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($23.5M) and a 17.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.2% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 14.3% decline between 2014 and 2015.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Instructional Salaries

    $4.92M
    Instructional Salaries
    41
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, The Art Institute of Philadelphia paid a total of $4.92M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 56.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Philadelphia were Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

    View Data
    Save Image