Minneapolis College of Art and Design Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at MCAD
We calculated a Salary Score for each of MCAD'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 MCAD 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 MCAD Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $27,000 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $25,770 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $24,040 | |
| Graphic Communications | $27,000 | $21,660 |
Salary Score ™ for MCAD Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $55,510 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,000 | $26,740 |
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