You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $40,873 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly — years of the salary premium.
The figures below are what the US Department of Education publishes for this university.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Minneapolis College of Art and Design yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $27,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Minneapolis College of Art and Design sits inside that set, and its graduates earn $1,353 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton College Minnesota | A | $16,750 | $75,525 | 0.5 yrs |
| Metropolitan State University Minnesota | B | $17,100 | $64,705 | 0.7 yrs |
| Macalester College Minnesota | B | $23,000 | $63,878 | 0.9 yrs |
| University of Minnesota - Duluth Minnesota | B | $22,024 | $62,616 | 1 yrs |
| Gustavus Adolphus College Minnesota | C | $26,774 | $65,607 | 1 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.