Top Ranked Programs
Montserrat College of Art's program mix is anchored in visual and performing arts — a portfolio shaped by the institution's specialized focus on creative disciplines. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 31 graduates, followed by Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Fine and Studio Arts, and Graphic Communications. Across 5 programs serving roughly 69 students annually, the institution concentrates its offerings in creative and design-intensive fields where Arts represents 73% of graduates. The earnings pattern reflects the creative-industries focus. Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $37,179 with 9 graduates, while Graphic Communications graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $34,006 with 7 graduates. Design and Applied Arts rounds out the highest-earning programs with median 4-year earnings of $33,496 and 31 graduates. These outcomes reflect the direct-to-workforce pathway typical of visual and performing arts graduates, who enter creative industries, freelance practice, or design-focused roles immediately after completion. Montserrat College of Art's specialized program portfolio positions students for careers in creative fields where earnings depend heavily on portfolio strength, professional networks, and market demand. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how creative-discipline outcomes align with national labor-market trends in design, fine arts, and performing arts sectors.