Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Cranbrook Academy of Art · Bloomfield Hills, MI

CIP 50.04

$38,290Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,305Median earnings 3 years after
$63,447Median earnings 5 years after
$63,500Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Cranbrook Academy of Art earn a median of $38,290 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485). Median debt is $63,500, about 166% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Cranbrook Academy of Art make?

The median salary is $38,290 one year after graduation and $63,447 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $63,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.