U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study; 362 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% 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 $24,018. College Scorecard.
ISU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ISU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,582 | $45,714 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 4.2 years |
| $75–110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (54% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates 4 years after graduating ($52,671) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,010 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at Iowa colleges
Every Iowa 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 | Drake University | $58,834 | — | $29,127 | 74% |
| 2 | Iowa State University | $52,671 | $27,000 | $18,589 | 75% |
| 3 | University of Northern Iowa | $47,736 | $25,100 | $15,901 | 68% |
| 4 | Grand View University | $41,944 | $24,574 | $21,774 | 54% |
| 5 | Upper Iowa University | $41,109 | $39,780 | $20,942 | 34% |
12 more Iowa 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 ISU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ISU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,386
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at ISU
- Visual and Performing Arts$39,403
ISU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do ISU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Iowa State University earn a median $52,671 four years after graduating and $37,565 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do ISU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Iowa State University is $27,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Is ISU a good school for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Iowa?
On pay, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Iowa State University earn $52,671 four years out, $4,935 above the median for the same major across 5 Iowa colleges ($47,736) and $843 below the U.S. median ($53,514). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does ISU rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Iowa?
Of 5 Iowa colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, Iowa State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Drake University at $58,834.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $57,060 in the Ames, IA area and $62,960 nationally. Others include web and digital interface designers and art directors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Iowa State University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).