Design and Applied Arts at College for Creative Studies
Detroit, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$55,614
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$55,614
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,867
All programs at College for Creative Studies
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
168
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.47
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$55,614
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $126,932 | $24,500 |
| San Jose State University | $82,682 | — |
| Northeastern University | $81,078 | $25,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $76,309 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Irvine | $75,874 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $74,666 | $26,354 |
| Lawrence Technological University | $73,249 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,597 | $12,250 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $71,567 | $25,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | $71,547 | $31,000 |
Other Programs at College for Creative Studies
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts (current) | $55,614 | $26,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $40,979 | $27,000 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | $34,971 | $30,620 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $33,178 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,592 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.