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100%

students receiving scholarships

85%

first-year students who return for sophomore year

(They like it here.)

11:1

student to faculty ratio

97%

US employers who value creativity and the problem-solving skills MIAD graduates excel at

SPOTLIGHT
Design Internship at Nike

Hot pink cleats, intramural sports and apparel design at Nike: this was summer 2023 for Emma May Travitz. Travitz ’24 (Product Design) returned to MIAD after interning at Nike on their Global Apparel Materials team. Following graduation in 2024, she landed her dream job as a Materials Developer.

Advancing Your Goals, Together

MIAD is committed to your success and the many new beginnings that come with it — the first day of classes, first internship, first job interview, big promotion and beyond. Here’s what you can look forward to as a member of our thriving community:

Inspiring Academics

Explore MIAD's majors and learn from some of the nation's top faculty. Dive into your passion and let us help you reach your full potential.

Majors & Minors

Community Partnerships

MIAD works with many local and regional partners to expand your experience. Learn more about the Milwaukee Bucks Black Excellence in the Arts partnership with MIAD during Black History Month.

MIAD x Milwaukee Bucks

Real-World Experiences

Do what you love for life. Our connections with local and national business communities mean we're able to help you land that coveted internship and job after graduation.

Careers at MIAD

During my time at MIAD I was able to explore how I wanted to use my passion for illustration in my future career. You can make a career out of doing what you love! It takes hard work and perseverance, but being able to work within your passion is amazing!

- Lauren Parra, Illustration ’17

Graphic Designer III, The Pokémon Company International, Bellevue, WA