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College for Creative Studies graduates report median earnings of $29,601 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Detroit, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

College for Creative Studies is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Detroit, Michigan (large city). It awarded 343 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in animation, interactive technology, video graphics; drafting and design technology; and illustration.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$29,601

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,659

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,860

Average net price

$34,617

Completion rate

71%

Completions (2024)

343

Years to pay back

2.9 years

Students (undergrad)

1,230

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Design and Applied Arts	Bachelor's	$32,665	$61,222	224
Graphic Communications	Bachelor's	$20,720	$34,003	79
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	Bachelor's	$24,350	$35,797	21
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry	Bachelor's	$28,817	$41,739	19
Computer Software and Media Applications	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Systems Science and Theory	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Computer Interaction	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects	Bachelor's	80
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	Bachelor's	62
Illustration	Bachelor's	46
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	Bachelor's	25
Photography	Bachelor's	16
Design and Applied Arts, Other	Master's	14
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other	Bachelor's	14
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	Bachelor's	13
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	Master's	12
Fashion/Apparel Design	Bachelor's	12

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