College for Creative Studies
Detroit, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 1,230 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 10 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $61,222 | +$26,413 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1 yr |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $34,003 | -$806 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $35,797 | +$988 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 27.3 yrs |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Bachelor's Degree | $41,739 | +$6,930 | clears the bar | $30,620 | 4.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 71% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.