Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a public institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,831 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,582 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 69.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $25,755, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.69x. The average net price after financial aid is $24,100 per year. The most popular programs include Design & Applied Arts, Film, Video & Photographic Arts, Fine Arts, Radio, Television & Film, and Secondary Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,582
Graduation Rate
69.0%
Median Debt
$25,755
Average Net Price
$24,100
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.69x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,831
Admission Rate
76.3%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
89.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$15,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,400
Pell Grant Rate
29.5%
Federal Loan Rate
51.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$16,351
Income $30K–$48K
$17,636
Income $48K–$75K
$18,513
Income $110K+
$31,882
Student Demographics
Women
71.9%
White
54.6%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
15.5%
Asian
5.9%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
67.9%
Accreditations
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (14)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $45,716 | 129 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $51,139 | 91 |
| Fine Arts | $40,999 | 79 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 37 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 16 |
| Secondary Education | $54,947 | 16 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Not reported | 3 |
Master (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 20 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $71,901 | 43 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Massachusetts
- Most Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Massachusetts
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