by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in design & applied arts at MICA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 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 design & applied arts, ranked #107 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 107 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Maryland | 1 of 11 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 97 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at MICA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 159 |
During the most recent reporting year, Maryland Institute College of Art handed out 159 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
MICA is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at MICA are White. About 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 11 |
MICA conferred 121 master’s completions in design and applied arts, other in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
MICA conferred 31 master’s degrees in illustration recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (77%).
MICA conferred 7 master’s completions in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MICA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 123 |