Fine and Studio Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Maryland Institute College of Art graduates in fine and studio arts earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Maryland Institute College of Art Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 371 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $34,355 | $35,666 | #352 | $19,276 |
| 372 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $34,337 | $34,921 | #366 | $19,413 |
| 373 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $34,286 | $32,633 | #388 | $21,344 |
| 374 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | $34,283 | $30,087 | #411 | $21,138 |
| 375 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $34,215 | $36,513 | #337 | $19,261 |
| 376 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $34,073 | $35,011 | #365 | $24,172 |
| 377 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $34,006 | $30,943 | #404 | — |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Maryland Institute College of Art
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,247 | $51,820 | $98,610 |
Other Majors at Maryland Institute College of Art by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,436 | $27,246 | #226 of 299 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,227 | $17,500 | #85 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Maryland Institute College of Art fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,138 one year after graduating and $34,283 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Maryland Institute College of Art rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Maryland Institute College of Art ranks #374 by median pay four years after graduation, and #411 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Maryland Institute College of Art worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,677.
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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.