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. Also, learn how MICA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
Jump to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, MICA came in at #12. 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 126 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from MICA. This makes it the #33 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MICA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,138 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at MICA is $1,112 per month.
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 |
Learn more about MICA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 19 |
MICA does not offer an online option for its fine 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.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from MICA make a median salary of $30,247 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from MICA. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 314 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.