by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MICA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, MICA came in at #16. 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 104 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 180 students received their master’s degree in design from MICA. This makes it the #2 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MICA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,246 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MICA, design students borrow a median amount of $86,845 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at MICA is $1,067 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MICA was $2,215 per credit hour 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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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from MICA in 2022, 19% were men and 81% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 6 |
MICA does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from MICA make a median salary of $70,027 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $47,217.
Of the 210 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from MICA, about 26% were men and 74% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 155 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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