Is Maryland Institute College of Art worth it?
Maryland Institute College of Art is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Baltimore, Maryland (large city). It awarded 643 degrees in 2024, most often in design and applied arts, illustration and digital communication and media.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,881
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,353
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,212
Average net price
$42,729
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
643
Years to pay back
4.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,189
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $27,246 | $45,436 | 167 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,138 | $34,283 | 156 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's | $70,027 | $73,348 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $56,246 | $60,017 | 45 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $30,247 | $51,820 | 34 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $17,500 | $43,227 | 24 |
| Environmental Design | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | Master's | 121 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's | 31 |
| Illustration | Master's | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 31 |
| Painting | Master's | 22 |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's | 21 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20% | 459 |
| Educational Services | 20% | 457 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 295 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 182 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 147 |
| Information | 6% | 129 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 120 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4% | 95 |
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Sources: federal figures for Maryland Institute College of Art. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page