by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MCAD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MCAD highly for fine & studio arts, placing at #490 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 490 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Minnesota | 13 of 14 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 37 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in fine & studio arts at MCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
MCAD is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,625 a year. This is lower than $34,174, the median for all majors at MCAD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MCAD, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $30,250 in student loans. This is higher than $27,812, the typical median for all majors at MCAD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,344 | $44,784 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MCAD are White. Approximately 75% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MCAD awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
MCAD granted 6 bachelor’s completions in painting recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
MCAD conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in printmaking in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
MCAD granted 1 bachelor’s completion in sculpture in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MCAD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
