Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with approximately 837 undergraduate students enrolled. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,541 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $37,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is a private art school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1974, MIAD is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Jane Bradley Pettit Building is the college's main academic building, located on the Milwaukee River in the Historic Third Ward.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 84% freshman retention rate suggests students are generally happy once enrolled, but a 63% graduation rate means more than a third don't finish — worth asking the school directly about why. Median earnings of $37,500 a decade out are modest for the debt load, though $15,750 in median graduation debt is actually lower than many art schools, which helps. This is a worth considering if you're committed to a studio arts career in a creative, tight-knit urban program, but have a clear plan for how your specific degree translates to income.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (837 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 E Erie St
Milwaukee, WI 53202-6003
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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