Design and Applied Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Maryland Institute College of Art graduates in design and applied arts earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Maryland Institute College of Art Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 223 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $45,923 | $47,540 | #204 | $23,400 |
| 224 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $45,716 | $40,258 | #267 | $24,706 |
| 225 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $45,704 | $44,904 | #232 | — |
| 226 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | $45,436 | $39,875 | #269 | $27,246 |
| 227 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $45,411 | $46,183 | #217 | $28,267 |
| 228 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $45,099 | $39,714 | #270 | $25,227 |
| 229 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,962 | $47,856 | #202 | $25,479 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Maryland Institute College of Art
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,027 | $73,348 | $39,905 |
Other Majors at Maryland Institute College of Art by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,227 | $17,500 | #85 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,283 | $21,138 | #374 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Maryland Institute College of Art design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,246 one year after graduating and $45,436 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Maryland Institute College of Art rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Maryland Institute College of Art ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Maryland Institute College of Art worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,842.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.