Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Maryland Institute College of Art · Baltimore, MD

CIP 50.04

$27,246Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,436Median earnings 4 years after
$51,848Median earnings 5 years after
$26,842Median federal debt
113Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art earn a median of $27,246 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612). Median debt is $26,842, about 99% of first-year earnings.

Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$34,020$20,250
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
$27,969$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art make?

The median salary is $27,246 one year after graduation and $51,848 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,842.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.