# College for Creative Studies: Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 169442, CIP 50.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-for-creative-studies/majors/crafts-craft-design-folk-art-and-artisanry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,817
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,739 (U.S. median for this major: $39,496 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,620 (U.S. median $25,060)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,243

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,739 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $30,267 | $133,477 | 16.0 years |
| 30-48k | $33,152 | $146,200 | 17.6 years |
| 48-75k | $33,647 | $148,383 | 17.8 years |
| 75-110k | $33,667 | $148,471 | 17.8 years |
| 110k+ | $38,580 | $170,138 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies | $41,739 | $30,620 | $34,617 | 71% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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