Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland · Private, nonprofit

Of 6 assessed programs, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 18 could not be assessed.

What would this cost you?

Family incomeNet 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.

Program earnings vs a high-school graduate

6 of 24 programs could be assessed 25% have an earnings verdict

Programs by earnings versus a typical Maryland high-school graduate.
ProgramDegreeMedian earningsvs a high-school gradVerdictMedian debtYears to repayRecent completers
DesignMaster's Degree$73,348+$35,777clears the bar$39,9051.1 yrs210
Fine ArtsBachelor's Degree$34,283-$3,288falls short$26,677insufficient data126
DesignBachelor's Degree$45,436+$7,865clears the bar$26,8423.4 yrs104
Fine ArtsMaster's Degree$51,820+$14,249clears the bar$98,6106.9 yrs29
Teacher Education (by subject)Master's Degree$60,017+$22,446clears the bar$44,3302.0 yrs25
Film and PhotographyBachelor's Degree$43,227+$5,656clears the bar$27,0004.8 yrs22
Radio, TV and Digital MediaBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data72
Business AdministrationMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data44
Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data35
Radio, TV and Digital MediaMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data25
Interdisciplinary StudiesMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data13
Film and PhotographyMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data12
Environmental DesignBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data10
Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data4
Teacher Education (by subject)Bachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and ArtisanryBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Visual and Performing Arts, OtherBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Visual and Performing Arts, OtherMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data0
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralMaster's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralNon-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)insufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data
DesignGraduate/Professional Certificateinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data
Fine ArtsGraduate/Professional Certificateinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,571/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.