Minneapolis College of Art and Design

📍 Minneapolis, MN  ·  Official Website ↗

🔴 Slow ROI

Break-Even 13 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$35,430

10-yr Median Salary $40,873

Grad Rate 51.2%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$45,484

Out-of-State: $45,484

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$40,873

6-yr median: $35,198

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Median Graduate Debt

$27,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

51.2%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 13 years

$27,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$35,430

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 705 students.