Tyler School of Art

What Tyler School of Art does

Tyler School of Art and Architecture is an academic unit within Temple University, a public R1 research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1935, the school delivers more than 30 degree programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, spanning architecture, art history, design, and visual arts. Programs operate across multiple sites including the main Philadelphia campus at 2001 N. 13th Street, the Ambler campus at 580 Meetinghouse Road, and Temple's international study locations in Rome and Japan. The school reports average class sizes of 13 undergraduate students and 9 graduate students, and claims a global architecture alumni network exceeding 4,000 graduates.

The school's product offering combines studio-based art and design education with accredited professional programs. Programmatic accreditations include NAAB (architecture), PAB (planning), ABET-ANSAC, and LAAB (landscape architecture), supporting licensure pathways for graduates. Technology infrastructure includes creative coding platforms, VR environments, CAD/CAM systems, and digital imaging technology. The school serves four primary student segments: undergraduate degree candidates, graduate degree candidates, pre-college (high school) students, and non-major Temple students enrolling in Tyler electives. Leadership includes Dean Susan Cahan, Senior Associate Dean Kate Wingert-Playdon, and Vice Dean for Finance and Administration Cheryl Carreno.

As a non-profit school within a public university, Tyler operates on a tuition-funded higher-education business model with revenue consolidated into Temple University's institutional finances rather than reported separately. Distribution is handled through Temple University's centralized admissions infrastructure, with cross-disciplinary extensions such as a Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate co-offered with Temple's Fox School of Business. Recent strategic activity includes a STEM designation for Design and Illustration programs (enabling 24-month OPT for international students), an Urban Workshop community engagement program, study abroad expansion via Temple Rome and Temple Japan, and a forthcoming partnership with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) for new programming launching September 2026.

Name

Tyler School of Art

Legal name

Tyler School of Art & Architecture, Temple University

Website

https://tyler.temple.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tyler School of Art and Architecture is an academic unit within Temple University offering 30+ degree programs in art, design, and architecture across undergraduate, graduate, and pre-college segments. It operates from Philadelphia, Ambler, Rome, and Japan campuses and holds four professional accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education — Art and Architecture

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA), Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB), Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Art and architecture education
• Studio art programs
• Architecture degree programs
• Design and illustration studies
• Higher education art school

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As part of a public R1 research university, Tyler receives state and federal funding support through Temple University's allocation system.
2. Tuition and Fees: As a public university school within Temple University, Tyler generates revenue through undergraduate and graduate tuition, with Pennsylvania residency status affecting in-state vs out-of-state rates. Additional revenue comes from course fees for specific programs and materials.
3. Giving and Donations: The school actively pursues donations through Temple's giving platform, with specific fundraising for Tyler School of Art & Architecture initiatives and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tyler School of Art & Architecture is an academic school within Temple University that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and pre-college education in art, design, architecture, art history, art education, and art therapy. It operates studio and fabrication facilities, the Temple Contemporary public gallery, and study-abroad pathways, conferring degrees including BFA, BA, BSEd, BS, MFA, MArch, MS, MA, and PhD across more than 30 academic programs.

Product overview

Tyler School of Art & Architecture is an educational institution offering over 30 academic degree programs across multiple disciplines. The portfolio includes Architecture and Environmental Design (with sub-programs in architecture, community development, facilities management, historic preservation, and landscape architecture), Studio Art Programs (ceramics, fibers, glass, metals/jewelry/CAD-CAM, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture), Art Education, Art History (including the school's only PhD program), Art Therapy, Design and Illustration, and Visual Studies. Students can augment degrees with 11 minors and 7 certificate programs including Creative Entrepreneurship, Historic Preservation, and Environmental Sustainability. The school also offers pre-college programs for high school students and courses available to all Temple University students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Environmental Design
• Studio Art Programs
• Art Education
• Art History
• Art Therapy
• Design and Illustration
• Visual Studies
• City and Regional Planning, Community Development
• Minors and Certificates
• Pre-College Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ Architecture and Environmental Design alumni worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2026Tyler launched new programming at PAFA starting September 2026. The 'Afterlife' MFA Class of '26 Exhibition marks the launch of collaborative programming between Tyler and PAFA, reflecting shared attention to time, memory and material transformation.
• Temple UniversitycoreOthersTyler School of Art & Architecture is an integral school within Temple University, one of the country's finest public research universities. Tyler students benefit from access to vast university resources including libraries, career center, research facilities, and the ability to take courses across disciplines at Temple.
• Fox School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Entrepreneurship Certificate offered through partnership with Temple University's Fox School of Business. Available to students in any of Tyler's studio art BFA degrees, integrating business savvy and financial preparation for creative careers.
• Victory Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and Illustration students work on actual projects through collaborations with Victory Brewing Company, gaining real-world experience alongside curriculum.
• CrayolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and Illustration students collaborate with Crayola on real-world projects, providing industry experience and portfolio-building opportunities.
• Local Architecture FirmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Urban Workshop features collaborations with local architecture firms alongside academic partners, serving underserved communities through design projects.
• Half Mad HoneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple doctoral student Meghan Robertson partnered with Half Mad Honey to study how therapeutic beekeeping may support mental wellness among older adults.
• Metropolitan Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSera Park (BS '24) interned in the conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after her Temple Rome experience, demonstrating partnership opportunities with major cultural institutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Premier private art and design college offering BFA/MFA in fine arts, architecture, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Direct peer in portfolio scope, though private and substantially higher tuition.
• Pratt Institute: Private art, design, and architecture school with BFA/MFA and professional architecture programs. Closest comparable in combining art, design, and architecture under a single institution with studio-class pedagogy.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): Leading private design and art school with strong programs in graphic design, illustration, UX/UI, fashion, and architecture. Direct competitor for design and architecture applicants; comparable STEM-designated programs.
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC): Major private fine arts and design college offering BFA/MFA across painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fibers, photography, and design. Direct peer in fine arts studio portfolio and class-size model.
• Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA): Private art and design college with BFA/MFA in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and architecture. Regional competitor for Mid-Atlantic applicants with similar studio-art program structure.
• University of the Arts (Philadelphia): Historic Philadelphia art and design institution offering BFA/MFA across studio arts, design, illustration, and architecture. Most direct local market peer competing for the same Philadelphia/Northeast applicant pool.
• Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt): Public art and design college—the only publicly funded freestanding art school in the US. Closest structural public-sector peer to Tyler, with similar value-tier positioning vs. private competitors.
• Cranbrook Academy of Art: Elite graduate-only art and design school offering MFA across 11 disciplines including architecture, ceramics, fiber, glass, metals, painting, photography, sculpture, and printmaking. Peer for graduate-level studio comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture: Top-ranked architecture program within a major R1 private research university. Comparable in combining NAAB-accredited architecture with research university resources and emerging technology focus.
• Cornell University AAP (Architecture, Art, and Planning): Ivy League college combining BArch/MArch, fine arts (BFA), and city/regional planning. Closest structural analog to Tyler's 'School of Art & Architecture' framing within a research university setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TylerArtSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/TylerActivities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/templeuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/tyler_artandarchitecture

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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