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6.10.2024
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About
- Minnesota
- Minneapolis
From Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master’s degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities.
Upcoming Events
Aug15
Master of Arts in Sustainable Design, Virtual Info Session
Virtual
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Learn more about the Master of Arts in Sustainable Design program by signing up for a live webinar! You'll learn about the program, the weekly course structure, the MCAD learning environment, the application requirements, and more.The presentation will last no more than an hour and you will be given the ability to ask questions in a chat-style forum.Guest Speaker: Holly Robbins, MA Sustainable Design Faculty
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Sustainable Design program by signing up for a live webinar! You'll learn about the program, the weekly course structure, the MCAD learning environment, the application requirements, and more.The presentation will last no more than an hour and you will be given the ability to ask questions in a chat-style forum.Guest Speaker: Holly Robbins, MA Sustainable Design Faculty
Aug22
Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design Virtual Info Session
Virtual
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Learn more about the Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design during this live webinar!You'll learn about the program, the weekly course structure, the MCAD learning environment, application requirements, and more. The presentation will last no more than an hour and you will be given the ability to ask questions in a chat-style forum.About MA in Graphic and Web Design: + Fully online+ Small, high-touch classes+ World-class faculty+ Flexible and at your own pace: part-time or full-time+ 30 credits, 10 classes
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design during this live webinar!You'll learn about the program, the weekly course structure, the MCAD learning environment, application requirements, and more. The presentation will last no more than an hour and you will be given the ability to ask questions in a chat-style forum.About MA in Graphic and Web Design: + Fully online+ Small, high-touch classes+ World-class faculty+ Flexible and at your own pace: part-time or full-time+ 30 credits, 10 classes
Aug26
Master of Arts in Creative Leadership, Virtual Info Session
Virtual
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Learn more about MCAD’s Master of Arts in Creative Leadership! MCAD's Creative Leadership graduate degree is for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to navigate changes in their careers, organizations, and communities. With a focus on leading-edge organizational practices, this program helps develop empathic and adaptive leaders who ask bold questions, take educated risks, act with courage, embrace diverse ideas, and collaborate around a shared purpose.
Learn more about MCAD’s Master of Arts in Creative Leadership! MCAD's Creative Leadership graduate degree is for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to navigate changes in their careers, organizations, and communities. With a focus on leading-edge organizational practices, this program helps develop empathic and adaptive leaders who ask bold questions, take educated risks, act with courage, embrace diverse ideas, and collaborate around a shared purpose.
Aug28
Master of Fine Arts, Virtual Info Session
Virtual
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Learn more about MCAD's Master of Fine Arts program during this live webinar! Get an in-depth overview of the program, the MCAD learning environment, application requirements, and much more.The webinar will last no longer than one hour and will include ample opportunities for you to ask questions in real time through a chat forum.About MCAD's MFA in Visual Studies:+ 60 credits+ 2 years+ Mentor-based+ Interdisciplinary
Learn more about MCAD's Master of Fine Arts program during this live webinar! Get an in-depth overview of the program, the MCAD learning environment, application requirements, and much more.The webinar will last no longer than one hour and will include ample opportunities for you to ask questions in real time through a chat forum.About MCAD's MFA in Visual Studies:+ 60 credits+ 2 years+ Mentor-based+ Interdisciplinary
Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
Deadline for International Students
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Admissions Website
Application Fee
$50
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Masters Programs
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Online
Full-time
Part-time
MCAD's Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design takes place entirely online and is designed for motivated working adults. Asynchronous classes offer flexibility while synchronous meetings allow for discussions, critiques, and community-building with instructors, peers, and visiting designers. Courses cover design principles, typography, research, ideation, web design, programming, workflow management, and more. Small class sizes encourage collaboration and personal attention from experienced faculty. Students can start in fall or spring, and take one or two classes per semester.
2 years
avg. program length
30
minimum credits
—
program accreditation
$953
tuition per credit
—
avg. scholarship
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Master of Arts in Sustainable Design
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Online
Full-time
Part-time
Ideal for working adults who are passionate about sustainability, understand the power of design, and want to affect change, MCAD's Master of Arts in Sustainable Design is a unique, fully online program that engages a world-class community to creatively lead sustainable solutions across disciplines and industries. Asynchronous coursework offers flexibility while occasional synchronous meetings allow for community-building with fellow students, faculty, and visiting experts. Course activities may include readings, videos, discussions, projects, team work, and critiques.
2 years
avg. program length
30
minimum credits
—
program accreditation
—
avg. scholarship
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
On Campus
Full-time
Situated within Minneapolis’s vibrant art-and-design scene,MCAD's Master of Fine Arts is a rigorous four-semester program designed to expand your thinking and promote experimentation in your practice. As a diverse, international community of makers, thinkers, researchers, and professionals, students explore social, cultural, and professional needs.
2 years
avg. program length
60
minimum credits
—
program accreditation
$44,784
tuition per year
—
avg. scholarship
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Master of Arts in Creative Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Online
Hybrid
Full-time
MCAD’s Master of Arts in Creative Leadership is an accelerated fifteen-month, online program—bracketed by two week-long residencies in Minneapolis—for individuals who seek the knowledge and skills to navigate changes in their careers, organizations, and communities. With a focus on forward-looking organizational practices, the program cultivates empathic and adaptive leaders who ask bold questions, take educated risks, act with courage, embrace diverse ideas, and collaborate with others around a shared purpose.
15 months
avg. program length
30
minimum credits
—
program accreditation
$1,033
tuition per credit
—
avg. scholarship
Most Popular Masters Programs
Studio Arts
19 Students
Graphic Design
15 Students
Sustainability Studies
6 Students
Design and Visual Communications
4 Students
Organizational Leadership
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Change Your Perspective. Change Our World.
The MA in Sustainable Design is ideal for working adults who are passionate about sustainability and want to be a catalyst in creatively lead sustainable solutions. This unique, fully online program engages a world-class community through use of visiting experts, discussions, projects, and more. This degree is not limited to artists– it is open to professionals across many industries!
Applying
Acceptance Rate
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Total Graduate Students
113
GRE
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GMAT
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LSAT
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MCAT
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Application Website
Interview Required
Yes
Personal Statement Required
Yes
Academic Transcripts Required
Yes
Application Fee Waivers Available
Yes
Letters of Recommendation Required
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Academics
Part-time Classes Available
Yes
Weekend Classes Available
Yes
Evening Classes Available
Yes
Poll
75%
of students took their classes full time.4 responses
25%
of students completed the program in the time they expected.4 responses
75%
of students agree the program difficulty was manageable.4 responses
75%
of students agree that the online courses were positive experiences.4 responses
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Graduate Students
Total Graduate Students
113
Part-Time Grad Students
81
Research Assistants
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Teaching Assistants
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Racial Diversity
White
59.6%
International (Non-Citizen)
16.5%
Unknown
10.1%
Asian
5.5%
African American
3.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Multiracial
0.9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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Student Life
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the students at this school?
Based on
4 responses
Driven
75%
Intellectual
25%
Poll
What word or phrase best describes your program?
Based on
4 responses
Supportive/helped me grow
50%
Intense and rewarding
50%
Professors
Poll
100%
of students agree that professors care about their students' success.4 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand.4 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities.4 responses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Full-Time In-State Tuition
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Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
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Part-Time In-State Tuition
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Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
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Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Website
Work Study Program Available
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Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
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Campus Resources
International Students Office
Yes
International Office URL
Disability Services
Yes
Veterans Services
Yes
Childcare Services
No
25%
of students agree they had access to good mental health resources.4 responses
0%
of students agree the program offered accessible childcare.4 responses
50%
of students agree they felt supported as an international student.4 responses
0%
of students agree they felt supported as a veteran.4 responses
Outcomes
Average Salary After Graduation
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Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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Career Placement URL
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Poll
75%
of students are confident they will graduate.4 responses
Poll
50%
of students are confident they will find a job after graduation.4 responses
Return On Investment
Poll
How much did you spend on your degree in total?
Based on
4 responses
$25,000 - $50,000
100%
Poll
How much did you make post-graduation?
Based on
4 responses
Less than $50,000
25%
Did not graduate yet
75%
50%
of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money.4 responses
Living in the Area
Whittier
gradeA minus
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
gradeC+
Crime & Safety
gradeunavailable
Nightlife
gradeA+
Median Household Income
$49,873
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,142
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$332,269
National
$281,900
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Reviews
Rating 4.71 out of 5 7 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall my experience at MCAD has been good. There are some excellent professors who are really passionate about teaching and go above and beyond for their students. The admin staff are also all amazing! There are a few classes and professors that I really struggled with, but I think that is going to be true of any college.
- Master's Student
- 3 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Thanks for being a part of education for the world and doing what you do here! For what it's worth, I'm mid career with a farming background. I am using this Masters degree to further my work as a certified life coach working with young leaders to elevate their confidence, level up their communication and shine their creativity so they can be ambassadors of global reimagination and make the impact their hearts desire.
- Master's Student
- 6 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I adore that there is a leadership degree from an arts school, as leadership really is an art form. I am grateful that the MA Creative Leadership from MCAD is equipping us to lead through change at this time on Earth. I am so grateful to be able to study and would be even more grateful to receive your support! Thanks for the opportunity :)
- Master's Student
- 6 months ago
