How much money do Maryland Institute College of Art graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for MICA graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Design and Applied Arts with a median starting salary of $22,700 followed by Film/Video and Photographic Arts paying $20,700 and Fine and Studio Arts graduates who have a median starting income of $17,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $62,300 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) at $47,500 and Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree) who earn $22,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Maryland Institute College of Art graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degree) | $62,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) | $47,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,700 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree) | $22,200 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,700 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163295 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Maryland Institute College of Art.