All MIAD majors by area
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $28,801 | $43,944 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $20,762 | $40,952 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $50,109 | — |
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
Across all majors, former MIAD students earn a median $41,174 ten years after starting college, more than 15% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
MIAD majors questions
How many majors does MIAD offer?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design offers 7 bachelor's majors across 5 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at MIAD?
Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design earn a median $50,109 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design overview