The U.S. Department of Education recently listed PCA&D under a lower earnings indicator – a metric based solely on older IRS income data from alumni and not on the quality, impact, or current direction of our programs. This designation does not affect students’ ability to file the FAFSA or receive aid, and it does not capture the full scope of our programs or the value of a PCA&D education. 

PCA&D has evolved significantly since the years represented in the federal dataset. Today, we are an industry-embedded art and design college focused on preparing students for creative careers across a wide range of sectors. Our student-centered approach emphasizes transferable skills, professional readiness, and hands-on learning with faculty who are active practitioners. 

Our new LiveX program – designed to prepare students for high-earning, high-growth creative roles – will meaningfully shift the College’s future earnings indicators as graduates enter the workforce. 

PCA&D alumni success spans a variety of industries and disciplines, from Disney’s Yellow Shoes associate art director and Nickelodeon Animation storyboard revisionist, to legal audio/visual technician and senior data science advisor. 

In 2025, PCA&D welcomed a record number of new and returning students, demonstrating that our community sees the growing value in our programs. With 79% of students receiving federal financial aid (average award $18,876), PCA&D offers an affordable, industry-focused education. 

With robust financial aid support, a welcoming creative community, and a strong alumni network, PCA&D offers an affordable, future-focused education that helps students build meaningful careers and artistic identities.