The main campus of Paier College Of Art Inc is in Hamden, Connecticut (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Paier College Of Art Inc offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to art studies, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Paier College Of Art Inc admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Paier College Of Art Inc had 277 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Paier College Of Art Inc
20 Gorham Ave
Hamden, CT 06514-3902
General Phone: (203) 287-3031
Admissions Phone: (203) 287-3031
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 287-3034
http://www.paiercollegeofart.edu
Paier College Of Art Inc awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 32 | commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts, painting |
| Architecture And Planning | 5 | interior architecture |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Media | 1 | photo and film tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Paier College Of Art Inc in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Paier College Of Art Inc had a total enrollment of 277 students (225 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 94% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamden, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 287-3031
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Paier College Of Art Inc participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 745900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 287-3034
Paier College Of Art Inc has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $31,431 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $31,431 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paier College Of Art Inc Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Architecture And Planning
Art Studies
Photography And Commercial Art
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