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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Private nonprofit Milwaukee, WI · Urban · Great Lakes · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
65%
Graduation Rate
$41,174
Earnings (10yr)
$26,541
Net Price
61%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

At the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, we find a vibrant community of 837 students who are passionate about visual and performing arts. With a 61% acceptance rate, this school attracts individuals who are dedicated to honing their creative skills. Students dive into programs that explore everything from graphic design to fine arts, allowing for a rich blend of artistic expression and technical training.

After graduation, students can expect to earn around $41,174 within ten years, which gives a decent outlook for those entering creative fields. While the school does not provide extensive mobility data, the earnings figure suggests that graduates can find solid opportunities in their chosen careers. Affordability is also a consideration, especially since 37% of students receive Pell Grants, which can significantly help with financial barriers.

When we look at the numbers, the net price after aid stands at $26,541, and the median debt is $27,000. This means that while there’s a financial commitment, many students find a way to manage it successfully. Those who thrive here are often self-motivated and passionate about their craft, making the most of the hands-on learning environment that the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design offers.

Rankings

How Milwaukee Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation65%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$27KRetention80%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate37%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$21K$0-30K$23K$30-48K$22K$48-75K$33K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%411.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3764.3%MOBILITY154.86%

Cost & Financial Aid

$43,743
In-State Tuition
$43,743
Out-of-State
$26,541
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
37%
Pell Grant Rate
78%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$21,419
Family Income $0–$30K
$22,531
Family Income $30K–$48K
$22,440
Family Income $48K–$75K
$32,540
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$29,841
6 Years After Entry
$38,748
8 Years
$41,174
10 Years
0.66x
Debt-to-Earnings
49%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$29,841 6yr $38,748 8yr $41,174 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

154.86%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3764.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
411.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$89,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.61
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
13.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

2.031%
Inventor Rate
124
Total Patents
358
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 61%
Retention Rate 80%
Full-Time Faculty 32%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,527
Diversity Index 0.55
First-Gen Students 30%

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 95%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
65%
White
64%
Hispanic
18%
Black
6%
Asian
5%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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