Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's published cost of attendance is $53,528. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,419, mid-low-income families pay around $22,531, middle-income families pay approximately $22,440, mid-high-income families pay around $26,746, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,540.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,528 |
| Tuition and Fees | $43,743 |
| Room and Board | $10,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,987 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,541 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,419 |
| $30–48k | $22,531 |
| $48–75k | $22,440 |
| $75–110k | $26,746 |
| $110k+ | $32,540 |
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's published cost of attendance is $53,528. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,419, mid-low-income families pay around $22,531, middle-income families pay approximately $22,440, mid-high-income families pay around $26,746, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,540. Azimuth ranks Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design #1189 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Financial aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,230; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,304, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design earn median 4-year earnings of $42,304, placing Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in the 2.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design sits in the 5.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design #1399 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the institution's focused program portfolio in visual and performing arts and the strong early-career earnings that creative professionals achieve in Milwaukee's growing design and media sectors. The earnings pattern centers on the institution's dominant strength in visual and performing arts fields. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 124 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,944, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Fine and Studio Arts program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $40,952, at 1.0x the national benchmark. Interior Architecture rounds out the core program lineup with strong early-career outcomes. As a specialized arts and design institution, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design channels graduates into creative careers where earnings grow steadily through the early professional years, supported by Milwaukee's established arts community and regional design employer base.
