Is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design worth it?

Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (large city). It awarded 212 degrees in 2024, most often in illustration, fine arts and graphic design.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$28,277

Median earnings 4 years after

$42,304

Median earnings 10 years after

$41,174

Average net price

$26,541

Completion rate

67%

Completions (2024)

212

Years to pay back

2.5 years

Students (undergrad)

837

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's$28,801$43,944158
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$20,762$40,95243
Interior ArchitectureBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Apparel and TextilesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor'sN/A$50,109N/A
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor'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
IllustrationBachelor's88
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralBachelor's47
Graphic DesignBachelor's44
Industrial and Product DesignBachelor's22
Interior ArchitectureBachelor's11
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor's0
Apparel and Textiles, GeneralBachelor's0

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Sources: federal figures for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page