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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Michigan

1,055 Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Michigan

Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 703
Associate Degree 260
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Michigan

There are 18,780 people in the state and 756,760 people in the nation working in design jobs.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a design grad in the state is $60,140, compared to a typical salary of $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,512 Total Students

An average student at CCS will pay a net price of $34,767. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

In their early career, Macomb Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,631. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan.

#9

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,665. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,642 a year.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University.

#10

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in MI

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Designers 17% $53,990
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Set and Exhibit Designers 12% $46,270
Professors 9% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $78,010
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $58,180
Interior Designers 5% $46,320
Art Directors 5% $79,280
Graphic Designers 4% $44,480
Fashion Designers 0% $57,710
Photographers -12% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Music 734
Fine & Studio Arts 729
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 415
Drama & Theater Arts 364
Dance 97
Arts & Media Management 49
Other Visual Art 13
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 11

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