Why Should I Choose CCS?
It’s the question we hear the most. And one that’s easiest to answer. Just listen to what our students, alumni, and corporate partners have to say about why they chose CCS.
The real question is “Why wouldn’t you choose CCS?”.
CCS provides you the opportunity to study at a world-class institution that not only gives you the knowledge to become a great artist or designer, but also the experience to prove it through your work. You’ll learn from professionals who know the ins and outs of their industries. You will benefit from small class sizes that offer more individual attention than you’ll find on other campuses.
Alumni Success
CCS alumni know success. They are entrepreneurs. They are working artists. Fortune 500 companies hire them. The stories you will watch here are a testament to the impact CCS alumni are making in the art/design world. All of them dared to dream big. Let their stories inspire you.
80% undergraduate job placement rate; 87% knowledge rate (outcomes represent 265 out of 306 alumni who completed their degree program 1–1.5 years after graduation, an 87% knowledge rate)
91% graduate job placement rate; 97% knowledge rate (outcomes represent 34 out of 35 alumni who completed their degree program 1-1.5 years after graduation, a 97% knowledge rate)
Industry Connections
Research projects are highly conceptual and allow students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments within real-world design parameters. Our corporate partners commit design and technical staff to students by providing guidance, expertise and feedback. Organizations financially sponsor conceptual design projects for CCS students and encourage inventive and unique design concepts.
Earning a degree from CCS is what will set you apart.
U.S. News & World Report
Graduate School – Best Fine Arts Programs
Niche
- Best Colleges for Design in America
- Best Colleges for Art in America
- Colleges with the Best Academics in America
- Safest College Campuses in America
Carnegie Classifications Opportunity College
CCS is the only Carnegie Classifications Opportunity College in Michigan with an Art and Design focus, proving that CCS fosters opportunities for student success.
UNESCO City of Design
Detroit is the first American city to be named a Unesco City of Design.
120 Years
For over a century, College for Creative Studies has been a driving force in shaping the future of art and design.
Detroit
CCS is located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, just across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum, and much more.
STEM-Designated Programs
CCS’s STEM-designated programs blend creativity with technology, equipping students with the skills to thrive in today’s most innovative and tech-driven industries.
Real-World Experience
CCS is known for it’s career-focused approach. With 120 years of industry connections, CCS is uniquely positioned to prepare graduates for successful careers in creative industries.
Companies Visit Each Year
CCS has formed strategic relationships with partners across the world, inviting industry partners to engage with students through industry day visits, portfolio reviews, sponsored studios and internships.
Community
CCS alumni often hire students and other alumni from CCS, knowing the education and training they receive here is on another level. They are working for leading companies like Coach, Google, and the Big Three, and exhibiting work at the DIA, MoMA and the Met.
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Students Directly Supported
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Community Partners Engaged
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Sponsored Studios & Research Projects
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Scholarship & Emergency Aid Awarded