by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MICA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 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 design & applied arts, ranked #106 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 106 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Maryland | 1 of 10 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 95 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at MICA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 159 |
During the most recent reporting year, Maryland Institute College of Art awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
MICA is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MICA report a median salary of $69,728 a year. This is above $54,505, the median for all majors at MICA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MICA, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,000, the typical median for all majors at MICA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,160 | $54,750 |
| Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Learn more about MICA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MICA are White. About 33% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 14 |
MICA awarded 100 bachelor’s completions in illustration recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
MICA conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in design and applied arts, other in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (36%).
MICA granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
MICA awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
MICA awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in graphic design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
Graduate study is also available at MICA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 159 |
