Pennsylvania Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities

Compare 173 programs at 80 universities in Pennsylvania — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1865

US #29 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,931/yr
Admission rate: 26%
Earnings (10yr): $105,584
Students: 5,898

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,198/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,727
Students: 20,970

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,434/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $66,125
Students: 20,370

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1900

US #151 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,944/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $114,862
Students: 7,304

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Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,759/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $70,920
Students: 2,951

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1871

US #315 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $23,331/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $61,258
Students: 14,164

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Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1824

US #321 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,928/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $77,449
Students: 3,755

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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 2022

US #340 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,699/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $52,416
Students: 9,210

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1889

US #374 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,608/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $53,032
Students: 6,788

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Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1925

US #397 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,553/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,845
Students: 2,365

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La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1863

US #412 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,409/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $67,416
Students: 1,953

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Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1926

US #421 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,444/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,452
Students: 2,191

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York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1787

US #426 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,556/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $61,012
Students: 3,265

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Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1921

US #428 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $23,003/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,105
Students: 2,896

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1909

US #481 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,502/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $54,064
Students: 2,259

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Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1899

US #492 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,598/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $62,399
Students: 1,868

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Arts, Design & Architecture programmes report a median $33,459 two years after finishing, across 456 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,125.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Pennsylvania?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Drexel University, Lehigh University, Temple University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Pennsylvania?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Pennsylvania?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Pennsylvania?

Filtering by Pennsylvania keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Pennsylvania

This page lists bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Pennsylvania held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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