Consumer Information Reporting: Graduate Outcomes

MIAD Recent Graduate Employment

Self-reported data from graduates responding to a survey within one year of graduation.

2021 – 2025 Graduation Classes
42% of graduates responding

Communication Design Major

70% Employed full-time by a business or organization (average of 30 hours or more per week)
12% Employed part-time by a business or organization (average of less than 30 hours per week)
6% Self-employment (independent contractor, freelancer, sole proprietor, art sales/commissions)
13% Seeking employment

Illustration Major

53% Employed full-time by a business or organization (average of 30 hours or more per week)
17% Employed part-time by a business or organization (average of less than 30 hours per week)
8% Self-employment (independent contractor, freelancer, sole proprietor, art sales/commissions)
2% Enrolled in continuing education (such as graduate school, artist residency, certification)
1% Planning for continuing education but not yet enrolled
16% Seeking employment

Product / Industrial Design Major

88% Employed full-time by a business or organization (average of 30 hours or more per week)
13% Self-employment (independent contractor, freelancer, sole proprietor, art sales/commissions)

Interior Architecture and Design Major

73% Employed full-time by a business or organization (average of 30 hours or more per week)
17% Employed part-time by a business or organization (average of less than 30 hours per week)
10% Seeking employment

Fine Arts – New Studio Practice Major

45% Employed full-time by a business or organization (average of 30 hours or more per week)
19% Employed part-time by a business or organization (average of less than 30 hours per week)
10% Self-employment (independent contractor, freelancer, sole proprietor, art sales/commissions)
10% Enrolled in continuing education (such as graduate school, artist residency, certification)
17% Seeking employment