College for Creative Studies
Detroit, Michigan · Private, nonprofit
Of 4 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 10 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,267 |
| $30k to $48k | $33,152 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,647 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,667 |
| $110k and up | $38,580 |
| All families (average) | $34,617 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 14 programs could be assessed 29% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Bachelor's Degree | $61,222 | +$26,413 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.0 yrs | 86 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $34,003 | -$806 | falls short | $27,000 | insufficient data | 72 |
| Film and Photography | Bachelor's Degree | $35,797 | +$988 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 27.3 yrs | 13 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Bachelor's Degree | $41,739 | +$6,930 | clears the bar | $30,620 | 4.4 yrs | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 82 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 26 |
| Design | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 12 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 7 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.