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. We've also included details on how MCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at MCAD was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from MCAD. This makes it the #118 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $14,829 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.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MCAD fine arts 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.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from MCAD make a median salary of $24,218 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from MCAD in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
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