Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Macomb Community College · Warren, MI

CIP 50.04

$17,057Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,216Median earnings 4 years after
$45,307Median earnings 5 years after
$9,850Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Macomb Community College earn a median of $17,057 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $9,850, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
$38,657—
Henry Ford College
Dearborn
$19,911—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Macomb Community College make?

The median salary is $17,057 one year after graduation and $45,307 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,850.

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