About Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art is a four-year private school located in Baltimore, Maryland. MICA, founded in 1826, is one of the first and oldest art colleges in the United States. The art and design college was originally named Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts.
Maryland Institute College of Art offers non-degree learning opportunities, certificates of completion, bachelor’s degrees, post baccalaureate certificates, and master’s degrees. Programs of study lead to receiving the bachelor of fine arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees, and Master of Professional Studies Degrees (MPS). Some graduate programs are offered in online or low-residency formats.
Accreditation & Licensing
Maryland Institute College of Art is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,658 ; Graduate: 676Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: Less than 1% ; Graduate: 60%Graduation Rate:
71%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$45,212Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$26,500Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
95%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$28,363Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Maryland Institute College of Art is located in Maryland
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