by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CCS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CCS highly for design & applied arts, placing at #231 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 231 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Michigan | 4 of 16 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 77 |
Here is each degree level granted in design & applied arts at CCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College for Creative Studies awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
CCS is in the top 15% of the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CCS earn a median of $55,614 a year. This is above $46,331, the median for all majors at CCS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CCS, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,655, the typical median for all majors at CCS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,170 | $51,950 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CCS were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College for Creative Studies with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
CCS awarded 46 bachelor’s completions in illustration in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
CCS conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
CCS granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
CCS granted 11 bachelor’s completions in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
CCS conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CCS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
