Design and Applied Arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design graduates in design and applied arts earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 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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| 236 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $44,538 | $39,090 | #273 | $27,937 |
| 237 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $44,227 | $47,447 | #206 | $27,517 |
| 238 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $44,221 | $49,034 | #189 | $34,040 |
| 239 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | $43,944 | $45,726 | #223 | $28,801 |
| 240 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $43,886 | $43,223 | #251 | $27,383 |
| 241 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $43,698 | $44,441 | #237 | $29,488 |
| 242 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $43,087 | $41,010 | #264 | $19,451 |
Other Majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,109 | — | #299 of 476 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,952 | $20,762 | #232 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,801 one year after graduating and $43,944 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.