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. We've also included details on how MCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at MCAD was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,427 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,330 for all graphic communication students.
Part-time undergraduates at MCAD paid an average of $1,807 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,374 | $43,374 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,640 | $3,640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,910 | $10,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in graphic communication from MCAD. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MCAD does not offer an online option for its graphic communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MCAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
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