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Design & Applied Arts in Michigan

Design & Applied Arts Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Michigan

19,810 people in the state and 855,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Design.

Design & Applied Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Michigan

Design grads earn an average of $73,954 in the state and $89,371 nationwide.

Design & Applied Arts Wages Nationwide vs. MI

There are 7 colleges in Michigan that offer Design degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,898 in their first year after graduation. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,601 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,361 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,659 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,987 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,750 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,457 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in MI

Some of the careers Design majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Commercial and Industrial Designers $56,384
Graphic Designers $66,386
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $66,757
Video Game Designers $62,617
Fashion Designers $53,057
Interior Designers $55,861
Designers, All Other $73,407

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Design.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

View Nationwide Design & Applied Arts Report

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