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 MCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at MCAD was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from MCAD. This makes it the #118 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at MCAD is $23,098. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at MCAD make a median salary of $25,993. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCAD, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $30,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from MCAD. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from MCAD. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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