by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MCAD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MCAD as a strong choice for graphic communications, ranked #85 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 85 of 146 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in Minnesota | 4 of 4 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in graphic communications at MCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
MCAD ranks competitively among schools offering graphic communications at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at MCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,375 a year. This is below $34,174, the median for all majors at MCAD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MCAD, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,812, the typical median for all majors at MCAD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,344 | $44,784 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at MCAD are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a bachelor’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MCAD awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
