U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,502.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $83,146. College Scorecard.
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | $89,022 | $18,262 | $32,740 | 92% |
| 2 | Chapman University | $78,121 | $23,000 | $46,555 | 82% |
| 3 | Art Center College of Design | $76,093 | $31,050 | $48,661 | 79% |
| 4 | University of Redlands | $75,374 | — | $30,031 | 67% |
| 5 | Laguna College of Art and Design | $68,934 | $27,000 | $42,505 | 52% |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach | $66,435 | $17,215 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $66,333 | — | $17,890 | 75% |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | $66,259 | $20,000 | $12,548 | 93% |
| 9 | University of California-Davis | $62,209 | $15,000 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 10 | Woodbury University | $62,092 | $26,980 | $33,692 | 60% |
| 11 | San Francisco State University | $59,678 | $18,000 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 12 | California State University-Northridge | $59,676 | — | $7,021 | 57% |
| 13 | California College of the Arts | $59,238 | $27,000 | $53,909 | 61% |
| 14 | Point Loma Nazarene University | $57,740 | — | $38,729 | 77% |
| 15 | Otis College of Art and Design | $55,891 | $27,000 | $51,248 | 66% |
| 16 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $55,744 | $21,160 | $11,531 | 68% |
| 17 | San Diego State University | $54,569 | $13,716 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 18 | California State University-Sacramento | $53,871 | $15,750 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 19 | University of San Francisco | $49,788 | $26,500 | $41,431 | 70% |
| 20 | California State University-Monterey Bay | $48,639 | $14,827 | $13,663 | 59% |
| 21 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | $48,430 | $12,688 | $8,615 | 43% |
| 22 | California Baptist University | $47,494 | $26,487 | $26,285 | 62% |
| 23 | California State University-Chico | $44,629 | $19,047 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 24 | California State University-San Bernardino | $42,468 | $16,139 | $4,564 | 55% |
| 25 | California State University-Fresno | $38,397 | $24,410 | $7,000 | 57% |
14 more California colleges offer Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates
Graphic designer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Art Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Chapman University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Chapman University
- Acceptance rate: 65% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 82% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $70,070
- Full cost breakdown · all 56 majors · overview
Related majors at Chapman University
- Studio Art—
- Graphic Communications—
- Theatre$51,611
- Film and Photography$66,494
Chapman University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do Chapman University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Chapman University earn a median $78,121 four years after graduating and $46,519 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do Chapman University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Chapman University is $23,000, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Where does Chapman University rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in California?
Of 25 California colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, Chapman University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Southern California at $89,022.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $72,400 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area and $62,960 nationally. Others include web and digital interface designers and art directors.
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Cite this: “Chapman University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/chapman-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).