Design and Applied Arts at Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Henry Ford College graduates in design and applied arts earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Henry Ford College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 85 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $29,787 | $28,351 | #86 | — |
| 86 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $29,280 | $31,165 | #78 | $20,360 |
| 87 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $28,976 | $26,385 | #87 | $22,935 |
| 88 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $27,504 | $29,000 | #83 | $19,911 |
| 89 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $26,557 | $25,277 | #89 | — |
| 90 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $23,961 | $24,361 | #90 | — |
Other Majors at Henry Ford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,749 | $71,268 | #447 of 962 |
| Engineering | $76,979 | — | #17 of 53 |
| Computer Programming | $68,046 | — | #15 of 54 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,436 | $58,792 | #275 of 560 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $61,938 | — | #21 of 87 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,172 | $26,336 | #122 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $49,609 | $34,003 | #110 of 205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,684 | $37,860 | #307 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,247 | $17,369 | #209 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,696 | $27,790 | #645 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,566 | $17,481 | #73 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Henry Ford College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,911 one year after graduating and $27,504 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Henry Ford College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Henry Ford College ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Henry Ford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.