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 MIAD ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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MIAD was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at MIAD is $28,801. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MIAD, design students borrow a median amount of $45,071 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 MIAD is $606 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIAD paid an average of $1,350 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,480 | $40,480 |
| Fees | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,430 | $10,430 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,844 | $1,844 |
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Of the 124 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from MIAD in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the MIAD 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 MIAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 45 |
