Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public four-year university in Boston, MA that costs an average of $26,397 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 59% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,397
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
59%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,923

PublicLarge city1,831 undergraduates

Cost of Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,893
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,860
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$44,700
Housing and food (on campus)$20,132
Books and supplies$2,000
Average net price after aid$26,397

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,393
$30,001–48,000$19,676
$48,001–75,000$21,813
$75,001–110,000$25,915
$110,001+$33,587

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Massachusetts College of Art and Design's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate76%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate59%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,603
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,923
Rank in Massachusetts (earnings)57th of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,607
Typical monthly loan payment$268 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans52%

Majors and programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28$49,342$22,000
Design and Applied Arts236$32,893$22,509
Fine and Studio Arts183$30,360$24,875
Film/Video and Photographic Arts193$26,431$25,034
Architectural Sciences and Technology25——
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry3——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication71—$20,931

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts85$51,058—
Fine and Studio Arts———
Woodworking1——

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28$49,905—
Fine and Studio Arts27$42,752—
Architectural Sciences and Technology12——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts13——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication18——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts3——
Fine and Studio Arts———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Massachusetts Maritime AcademyBuzzards Bay$23,75995%$104,098
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Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg$13,80387%$63,428
Westfield State UniversityWestfield$16,48481%$63,082
Worcester State UniversityWorcester$13,86688%$65,784
Salem State UniversitySalem$12,92196%$62,762
Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsNorth Adams$11,40290%$52,507
University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth$20,31991%$68,878

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About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

TypePublic four-year university
LocationBoston, MA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,831
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitemassart.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design admits 76% of applicants.

How much does Massachusetts College of Art and Design cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,893 a year (tuition and fees: $15,860 in-state, $44,700 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,397 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,393.

How much do Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,923 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 57th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($49,342 a year after graduation).

What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's graduation rate?

59% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.