Massachusetts College of Art and Design— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,582
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 38% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 26 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $12,660 |
| 1999 | — | — | 52% | $14,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $14,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41% | $13,620 |
| 2002 | — | — | 51% | $14,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 65% | $13,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 66% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 62% | $13,496 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $14,125 |
| 2008 | $36,700 | — | 64% | $13,562 |
| 2009 | — | — | 65% | $13,000 |
| 2010 | $32,700 | $17,432 | 65% | $14,625 |
| 2011 | — | $19,428 | 56% | $17,207 |
| 2012 | $34,000 | $18,413 | 68% | $20,000 |
| 2013 | $34,000 | $19,728 | 65% | $20,990 |
| 2014 | $34,600 | $21,058 | 74% | $21,500 |
| 2015 | $36,200 | $22,594 | 70% | $22,099 |
| 2016 | — | $22,323 | 72% | $21,501 |
| 2017 | — | $21,759 | 72% | $20,000 |
| 2018 | — | $21,612 | 73% | $20,000 |
| 2019 | — | $23,131 | 63% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $24,043 | 71% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $43,582 | $22,968 | 74% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | $23,799 | 74% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,147 | 66% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,764 | 69% | — |
| 2025 | — | $24,100 | 69% | — |