Maryland Institute College of Art Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Maryland Institute College of Art
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Maryland Institute College of Art's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Maryland Institute College of Art to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for MICA Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $35,420 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $24,000 | $31,130 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,950 | $25,640 |
Salary Score ™ for MICA Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $52,320 | $68,220 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $94,170 | $35,590 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $88,170 | $32,570 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,250 | $52,820 |
Most Recent Reviews
For everyone considering going here, DON'T. RUN FAR, FAR AWAY! The education is subpar and MICA is only relying on it's reputation for coercing young and impressionable adults into it's overpriced programs. There is no kind of networking or help with your career at all and the career development office is a joke. If you get into the fine arts majors, be prepared to make less art and spend more time just talking about art and art history. Oh, and if you prefer figurative art, be prepared to be ignored as there... Read More
MICA is an extremely unique school, with a nurturing and hands-on approach to learning. As a top art school, the curriculum was extremely demanding and equally rewarding. The approach to learning at MICA is holistic and melds rigorous studio coursework with poignant and often art-related academics. MICA students have the ability to truly study subjects that they are interested in and are given the opportunity to form a curriculum that is completely catered to their specific needs and interests. The faculty... Read More