by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MCAD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MCAD highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #681 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 681 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Minnesota | 24 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 67 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at MCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 36 |
The visual & performing arts field at MCAD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 36 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
MCAD ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at MCAD earn a median of $36,084 a year. This is higher than $34,174, the median for all majors at MCAD.
To complete a bachelor’s at MCAD, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $28,083 in student loans. This is higher than $27,812, the typical median for all majors at MCAD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 41% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MCAD are White. About 62% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MCAD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
