Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, Massachusetts · Public · 1,831 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 15 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,351 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,636 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,513 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,265 |
| $110k and up | $31,882 |
| All families (average) | $24,100 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $45,716 | +$4,672 | clears the bar | $25,537 | 5.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,999 | -$45 | falls short | $25,513 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $51,139 | +$10,095 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,901 | +$30,857 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $54,947 | +$13,903 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $54,719 | +$13,675 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 69% 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.