Field of study · CIP 50.02
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Offered at 12 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College for Creative Studies | MI | — | $43,076 | — |
| 2 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $24,179 | $42,257 | $21,737 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $44,104MusicBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $46,274Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $43,013DanceBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $43,758Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $56,942Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $45,518Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $48,122Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $50,621
