The Value of a CCS Education

Competition is fierce. Earning a degree from CCS is what will set you apart.

CCS enrolls more than 1,400 students from 34 states and 27 countries

Structured for Success

Our alumni are employed by companies, galleries, museums and studios where you want to work

The arts contributed $804.2 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, more than agriculture or transportation

More than one million artists and designers work in the U.S.

Source: National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, arts.gov

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov

Sponsored Research Projects Employers recognize the value of a CCS education and are a part of the curriculum before the job search even begins.

65 sponsored research projects took place between 2017—2019

Major corporations from across the country sponsor design research projects and work with our students to solve real-world problems.

Real-World Experiences Study abroad experiences and faculty-led programs with international destinations support your learning objectives and broaden your perspective.

Internships at local, national or even international companies give students an opportunity to work alongside professionals, gain confidence in their abilities and build relationships with key people in their industry.

A Dynamic Community of Artists and Visionaries Each month we host the Toyota Lecture Series on Design and the Woodward Lecture Series.

Each event brings prominent thinkers, fine artists and design professionals to campus.

Exhibitions at our Valade Family Gallery and Center Gallery showcase U.S. and international artists.

The U245 Student Gallery and Hub Gallery feature student work and student-curated programs.

Detroit: First American UNESCO City of Design

CCS students also have free access to the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the nation, and also our next-door neighbor.

42% 21 student clubs and organizations

of CCS students graduate with no student loan debt

Realize the Value of Your Education

$20,000 The average scholarship/grant package (money that is not repaid) for incoming students in 2018/2019

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BFA Majors

MFA Programs

Minors

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Art Education Teacher Certification Program

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

2018 median pay by occupation $92,780 $48,960 $72,720 $50,370 $66,590 $53,370 $73,530

Art Directors Craft and Fine Artists Fashion Designers Graphic Designers Industrial Designers Interior Designers Multimedia Artists and Animators

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov

460 companies came to CCS to recruit in the last three years, 148 were international companies

Return on Investment

The proof is in the numbers. When someone tells you they’re making it happen – doing good work, finishing first or fastest or best – don’t just take their word for it. Do some digging.

Look at the stats.

69% of CCS alumni report getting their first job within six months of graduating. 96% were employed within one year of graduation Based on responses to CCS’s 2019 First Destination Survey

Total sales in the global art market in 2016

Artists do better in the professional world — 88% are satisfied with their current work and the number of artists in the workforce has increased by 6% over the last decade

Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report

Source: snaap.indiana.edu and nea.gov

$56.6 billion

Visit CCS Online!

We are adding new virtual and live events all the time. Check out our website for the latest opportunities to connect with our staff, students, faculty and alumni.

Virtual Open House Events Visit our website for details on the best way to virtually visit CCS and learn about the resources available to CCS students.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5 – 9 p.m. EST

Saturday, July 18, 2020 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST

R.S.V.P. today at collegeforcreativestudies.edu/visit.

Instagram Live Events Follow @CCS_Detroit @CCS_Connect and @BK4CCS on Instagram for live events featuring CCS students, alumni, portfolio guidance and more each week.

Campus Tours Take a digital stroll through our unique campus at collegeforcreativestudies.edu/visit. Learn about on-campus housing options, our students, alumni and Detroit.

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Accreditation Statement The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Documents regarding accreditation are available in the Executive Office upon formal request.

In order to make the accreditation process responsive to a broad range of constituents, the accrediting agencies invite the public to provide written comments about the College’s qualifications for continued accreditation. If you wish to comment, please contact either agency by letter or email.

The Higher Learning Commission 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 http://nasad.arts-accredit.org

Council for Interior Design Accreditation 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350 Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4014 http://accredit-id.org/

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