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The bachelor's program at MIAD was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at MIAD paid an average of $1,350 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,480 | $40,480 |
| Fees | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,430 | $10,430 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,844 | $1,844 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from MIAD. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
MIAD does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 124 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 45 |