Design and Applied Arts

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

CIP 50.04

$70,027Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,348Median earnings 4 years after
$95,843Median earnings 5 years after
$39,905Median federal debt
176Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art earn a median of $70,027 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485). Median debt is $39,905, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
$63,652—

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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 $70,027 one year after graduation and $95,843 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,905.

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