Design & Applied Arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design sits in Milwaukee, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
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Online Class Availability at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Distance learning is available at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Of 838 students, 2 (0%) studied exclusively online and 257 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Rankings can help you compare Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 82 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #333 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #497 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Graduates of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,216 |
| 2 years | $37,363 |
| 3 years | $45,908 |
| 4 years | $47,768 |
| 5 years | $53,740 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design take home a median $47,768, compared with $42,908 for all Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 70% women (108) and 30% men (47).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Of the 155 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 70% were women (108) and 30% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
Minority students account for 32% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
This Design & Applied Arts program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 22 |
| Graphic Design | 44 |
| Illustration | 89 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.