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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, MICA came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Maryland Institute College of Art handed out 252 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 317 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 225 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from MICA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at MICA paid an average of $2,215 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,160 | $53,160 |
| Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,924 | $19,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 252 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from MICA. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 28 |
MICA does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MICA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from MICA. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 314 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 155 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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