by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MICA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MICA among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #297 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 297 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 6 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 64 of 213 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at MICA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 251 |
| Master’s | 205 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at MICA includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 282 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 146 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Maryland Institute College of Art handed out 251 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MICA is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at MICA earn a median of $53,966 a year. This is lower than $54,505, the median for all majors at MICA.
To complete a bachelor’s at MICA, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at MICA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,160 | $54,750 |
| Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MICA are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 25 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 28 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MICA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 205 |
