by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MICA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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MICA is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Maryland Institute College of Art handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 180 students received their master’s degree in design from MICA. This makes it the #2 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at MICA is $30,590. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,733 for all design students.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from MICA make a median salary of $43,714 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $46,655.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MICA, design students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldesign bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at MICA is $1,067 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Maryland Institute College of Art.
The design program at MICA awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 180 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from MICA in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 140 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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