Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design at a glance

• 837

  students enrolled

• 191

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $26,541

  average net price a year

  Tuition $40,480

• $29,841

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,174

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Milwaukee County, where the college is.

• 898

  open professional jobs

• 79

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  37 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Milwaukee County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $62,118

  median household income

  Milwaukee County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, architecture, communications technology, which lead to design (14 open), marketing (29 open).

Hiring most: Michels (38), Molson Coors Beverage (36), Harley-Davidson (33), Accenture (20), Wipfli (16), BDO USA (14), Ascension (13), Regal Rexnord (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (167), Operations (157), Finance (143), Sales (97), Data & Analytics (34), Human Resources (34). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Employ Milwaukee, Workforce Development Board.

• Job Center Central (Maximus)Milwaukee · 414-203-8500 · Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
• Milwaukee Job Center CentralMilwaukee · 414-874-0300 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Wednesdays 8am-7pm
• Milwaukee Southeast Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-389-6607 · Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm
• Southeast Wisconsin Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-267-3291 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design enrolls about 837 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awards about 191 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,841 six years after entry and $41,174 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design offer AI or data science degrees?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

898 open professional jobs are listed in Milwaukee County, 79 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Michels has the most openings.