Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts | — | $41,308 | — |
| College for Creative Studies | $28,817 | $34,971 | +21% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $21,237 | $29,063 | +37% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of the ArtsPhiladelphia | $54,290 | — | $41,308 | — | — |
 College for Creative StudiesDetroit | $51,355 | $28,817 | $34,971 | $30,620 | 1.06 |
 Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond | $16,458 | $21,237 | $29,063 | $19,500 | 0.92 |
| National Median | — | $25,027 | — | $25,060 | 1.00 |
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Occupations commonly associated with crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of the Arts, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.