All MCAD majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $23,687 | $39,467 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $14,829 | $32,667 | $30,250 |
| Film and Photography | $26,156 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $24,427 | $43,745 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
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 MCAD students earn a median $40,873 ten years after starting college, more than 3% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
MCAD majors questions
How many majors does MCAD offer?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers 7 bachelor's majors across 4 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at MCAD?
Graphic Communications graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn a median $43,745 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 Minneapolis College of Art and Design overview