by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MCAD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MCAD as a strong choice for design & applied arts, placing at #354 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 354 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Minnesota | 11 of 13 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at MCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
MCAD is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,890 a year. This is above $34,174, the median for all majors at MCAD.
To complete a bachelor’s at MCAD, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,812, the typical median for all majors at MCAD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,344 | $44,784 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
Find out more about MCAD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MCAD are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
MCAD awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in illustration recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
MCAD granted 16 bachelor’s completions in graphic design recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
MCAD granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (25%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MCAD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 8 |
