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 design.
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The bachelor's program at MCAD was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in design from MCAD. This makes it the #74 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at MCAD is $23,687. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCAD, design students borrow a median amount of $48,443 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 MCAD is $538 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MCAD paid an average of $1,807 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 | $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 |
Learn more about MCAD tuition and fees.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from MCAD in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MCAD 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 MCAD Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from MCAD in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
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