All CCS majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $32,665 | $61,222 | $26,000 |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | $28,817 | $41,739 | $30,620 |
| Film and Photography | $24,350 | $35,797 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $20,720 | $34,003 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CCS students earn a median $44,860 ten years after starting college, more than 21% of Michigan colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
CCS majors questions
How many majors does CCS offer?
College for Creative Studies offers 8 bachelor's majors across 5 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at CCS?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates from College for Creative Studies earn a median $61,222 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which CCS majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic Communications graduates earn the least: a median $34,003 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to College for Creative Studies overview