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Montserrat College of Art

#1700 in US ranking Beverly, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$62,372
Tuition & fees
$42,520
Avg. aid
$21,495
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$27,032
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Montserrat College of Art?

In 2024-25 institutional reporting, Montserrat's four-year graduation rate was 46%, while its six-year rate was 53%. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe every transfer or part-time student's likelihood of graduating.

The reported first-year retention rate was 91%, a different measure that tracks whether students continued into the following year. A relatively high retention figure and a lower graduation figure can coexist because they answer different questions. Prospective students should pay attention to course sequencing and annual costs when estimating what an additional year of study might mean for them.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Montserrat College of Art?

Field-of-study earnings figures associated with Montserrat report income measured one year after graduation. The listed amounts include $20,589 for fine and studio arts, $18,619 for graphic communications, and $16,029 for design and applied arts.

These are field-level observations, not salaries promised to graduates. The figures do not establish what every alumnus earns, and the available summary does not fully identify the underlying cohort or whether each figure is a median or another measure. Early-career income can also reflect freelance work, part-time employment, further study, and location. Students weighing the cost of a degree should use these figures as limited context alongside portfolio development, career support, and their own financing plan.

Montserrat College of Art Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
53%
4-year graduation
46%
6-year graduation
53%

Montserrat College of Art Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
91%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Montserrat College of Art Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$27,032
4 years after graduation
$35,321
5 years after graduation
$40,104
7 years after graduation
$44,495
10 years after starting college
$40,733

Alumni Salary for Montserrat College of Art Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Design and Applied Arts

$16,029

Fine and Studio Arts

$20,589

Graphic Communications

$18,619

Montserrat College of Art Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Visual and Performing Arts

311849

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

16117

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

707

Education

314

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.