The Worst Colleges for Bachelor’s Degree Payoff, Ranked

Moore College of Art and Design has a distinctive place in Philadelphia’s art-school history. It was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, created to serve students who were not being fully included by existing institutions at the time.

The -$9,000 payoff is not far below break-even, but it still shows how long art and design careers can take to pay off. Graduates may need years to build portfolios, clients, and stable creative work. Those who move into design, fashion, education, or commercial visual fields may see stronger returns later.