Fine & Studio Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio 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 sits in Baltimore, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 146 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Maryland Institute College of Art.
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Online & Distance Learning at Maryland Institute College of Art
Many students take online classes 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.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Maryland Institute College of Art
These rankings give you a sense of how Maryland Institute College of Art’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #87 of 122 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #111 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #463 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #628 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art
Those who finish Maryland Institute College of Art’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,190 |
| 2 years | $20,278 |
| 3 years | $26,938 |
| 4 years | $29,460 |
| 5 years | $34,097 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art report median earnings of $29,460, compared with $54,505 for all Maryland Institute College of Art graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Maryland Institute College of Art, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Maryland Institute College of Art are 78% women (114) and 22% men (32).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Maryland Institute College of Art
Of the 113 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Maryland Institute College of Art, 81% were women (92) and 19% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Maryland Institute College of Art
Of the 33 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Maryland Institute College of Art, 67% were women (22) and 33% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Maryland Institute College of Art, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Maryland Institute College of Art
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Maryland Institute College of Art offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 3 |
| Drawing | 2 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 48 |
| Painting | 38 |
| Sculpture | 20 |
| Printmaking | 5 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 9 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 16 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Maryland Institute College of Art work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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.