Is Maryland Institute College of Art worth it?

Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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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Federal context for Maryland Institute College of Art

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's$27,246$45,436167
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$21,138$34,283156
Design and Applied ArtsMaster's$70,027$73,348104
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's$56,246$60,01745
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's$30,247$51,82034
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's$17,500$43,22724
Environmental DesignBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralMaster'sN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Design and Applied Arts, OtherMaster's121
IllustrationBachelor's98
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaBachelor's65
Intermedia/MultimediaBachelor's48
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor's38
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaMaster's31
IllustrationMaster's31
Business Administration and Management, GeneralMaster's31
PaintingMaster's22
Art Teacher EducationMaster's21

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20%459
Educational Services20%457
Retail Trade13%295
Accommodation and Food Services8%182
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%147
Information6%129
Manufacturing5%120
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation4%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