Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at MICA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MICA among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #295 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 295 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 6 of 18 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 of 221 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at MICA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 251 |
| Master’s | 205 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at MICA includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 282 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 146 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Maryland Institute College of Art conferred 205 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MICA is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 24% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at MICA were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MICA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 251 |