Design & Applied Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Maryland Institute College of Art. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Maryland Institute College of Art is located in Baltimore, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 282 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Maryland Institute College of Art.
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Online & Distance Learning at Maryland Institute College of Art
Distance learning is available at Maryland Institute College of Art. Among 1,687 students, 233 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Maryland Institute College of Art
Use these rankings to compare Maryland Institute College of Art’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #87 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #563 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art
Students who complete Maryland Institute College of Art’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,990 |
| 2 years | $49,908 |
| 3 years | $61,199 |
| 4 years | $69,728 |
| 5 years | $62,163 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn a median of $69,728, compared with $54,505 for all Maryland Institute College of Art graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Maryland Institute College of Art, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Maryland Institute College of Art are 82% women (230) and 18% men (52).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Maryland Institute College of Art
Among the 123 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Maryland Institute College of Art, 85% were women (105) and 15% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 43% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Maryland Institute College of Art
Of the 159 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Maryland Institute College of Art, 79% were women (125) and 21% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 40 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 36% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art, higher than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Maryland Institute College of Art
The Design & Applied Arts program at Maryland Institute College of Art breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 7 |
| Industrial Design | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 1 |
| Illustration | 131 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 9 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 132 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Maryland Institute College of Art go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.