Minneapolis College of Art and Design— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$40,873
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 3% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 9 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 42% | $10,280 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $11,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $12,258 |
| 2001 | — | — | 100% | $10,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 100% | $10,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 100% | $11,232 |
| 2004 | — | — | 100% | $13,526 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71% | $14,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71% | $15,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 73% | $15,125 |
| 2008 | $34,200 | — | 52% | $14,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 59% | $14,688 |
| 2010 | $34,900 | $30,717 | 73% | $15,750 |
| 2011 | — | $28,676 | 72% | $18,188 |
| 2012 | $31,400 | $29,603 | 70% | $22,344 |
| 2013 | $33,900 | $28,521 | 61% | $23,625 |
| 2014 | $34,500 | $24,619 | 60% | $20,250 |
| 2015 | $35,400 | $25,649 | 64% | $19,220 |
| 2016 | — | $25,795 | 60% | $19,625 |
| 2017 | — | $26,710 | 65% | $19,750 |
| 2018 | — | $26,763 | 59% | $20,500 |
| 2019 | — | $27,376 | 64% | $21,500 |
| 2020 | — | $28,717 | 64% | $18,230 |
| 2021 | $40,873 | $29,062 | 63% | $19,225 |
| 2022 | — | $28,038 | 66% | — |
| 2023 | — | $27,408 | 58% | — |
| 2024 | — | $25,935 | 69% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,926 | 51% | — |