Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, Maryland · Private, nonprofit · 1,189 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 18 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $32,389 |
| $30k to $48k | $35,223 |
| $48k to $75k | $45,071 |
| $75k to $110k | $45,906 |
| $110k and up | $50,918 |
| All families (average) | $42,729 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | $73,348 | +$35,777 | clears the bar | $39,905 | 1.1 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,283 | -$3,288 | falls short | $26,677 | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $45,436 | +$7,865 | clears the bar | $26,842 | 3.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $51,820 | +$14,249 | clears the bar | $98,610 | 6.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $60,017 | +$22,446 | clears the bar | $44,330 | 2 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,227 | +$5,656 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.