Hamden, CT is home to Paier College Of Art. Hamden is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Paier College Of Art go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in art studies, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Paier College Of Art has 249 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Paier College Of Art
20 Gorham Ave
Hamden, CT 06514-3902
General Phone: (203) 287-3031
http://www.paiercollegeofart.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Commercial Art | 28 | commercial art, photography |
| Architecture and Planning | 14 | interior architecture |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts, painting |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Media | 0 | photo and film tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Paier College Of Art in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Paier College Of Art had a total enrollment of 249 students (106 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamden, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Paier College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 745900)
Paier College Of Art has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $34,900 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $34,900 | 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 Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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