All MICA majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,246 | $45,436 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $17,500 | $43,227 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $21,138 | $34,283 | $27,000 |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MICA students earn a median $45,212 ten years after starting college, more than 0% of Maryland colleges we cover. 72% graduate within six years.
MICA majors questions
How many majors does MICA offer?
Maryland Institute College of Art offers 10 bachelor's majors across 4 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at MICA?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn a median $45,436 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Maryland Institute College of Art overview