by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CCS ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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CCS was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College for Creative Studies handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in design from CCS. This makes it the #47 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCS is $32,665. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCS, design students borrow a median amount of $57,566 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at CCS is $591 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCS was $1,665 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,950 | $49,950 |
| Fees | $1,405 | $1,405 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,154 | $2,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,040 | $11,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,316 | $3,316 |
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The design program at CCS awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CCS design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCS Online Learning page.
Of the 12 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CCS, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College for Creative Studies with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at College for Creative Studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
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