by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, Massachusetts College of Art and Design came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 8 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Art and Design handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This makes it the #91 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,706 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, design students borrow a median amount of $43,079 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $454 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $464 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $28,250 |
| Fees | $13,930 | $13,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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The design program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 113 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 75 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 4 |
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