Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 705 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,662 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,905 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,550 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,038 |
| $110k and up | $34,345 |
| All families (average) | $29,926 |
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 | $39,467 | +$1,632 | clears the bar | $26,950 | 16.5 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $43,745 | +$5,910 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $32,667 | -$5,168 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $24,218 | -$13,617 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's Degree | $69,907 | +$32,072 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $26,156 | -$11,679 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.