Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Flint · Flint, MI

CIP 50.04

$18,339Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,775Median earnings 3 years after
$39,767Median earnings 5 years after
$27,695Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Michigan-Flint earn a median of $18,339 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612). Median debt is $27,695, about 151% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$39,077$27,000
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$38,443—
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$36,917$27,500
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$36,784$26,997
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$34,045$25,500
College for Creative Studies
Detroit
$32,665$26,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$30,687$26,000
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$27,577$24,286

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from University of Michigan-Flint make?

The median salary is $18,339 one year after graduation and $39,767 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,695.

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