U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study; 63 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 63% 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 $57,410. College Scorecard.
Kansas City Art Institute 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 Kansas City Art Institute'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 | $26,293 | $110,956 | 14.5 years |
| $30–48k | $25,105 | $105,943 | 13.9 years |
| $48–75k | $27,663 | $116,738 | 15.3 years |
| $75–110k | $29,943 | $126,359 | 16.6 years |
| $110k+ | $30,840 | $130,145 | 17.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (53% 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 ($43,070) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,632 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 Missouri colleges
Every Missouri 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 | Washington University in St Louis | $67,771 | $19,089 | $21,786 | 94% |
| 2 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $52,185 | $24,621 | $22,066 | 66% |
| 3 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,814 | $26,477 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 4 | Park University | $48,105 | $20,750 | $21,032 | 38% |
| 5 | Kansas City Art Institute | $43,070 | $27,000 | $27,650 | 58% |
| 6 | University of Central Missouri | $42,778 | $25,576 | $14,462 | 54% |
| 7 | Missouri Western State University | $41,728 | — | $13,251 | 39% |
| 8 | Webster University | $40,397 | $25,550 | $27,047 | 64% |
17 more Missouri 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 Kansas City Art Institute, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Kansas City Art Institute
- Acceptance rate: 55% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $37,032
- Full cost breakdown · all 5 majors · overview
Related majors at Kansas City Art Institute
- Studio Art$37,718
- Graphic Communications$30,798
- Film and Photography$34,253
Kansas City Art Institute Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do Kansas City Art Institute Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Kansas City Art Institute earn a median $43,070 four years after graduating and $29,513 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do Kansas City Art Institute Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Kansas City Art Institute is $27,000, about 63% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Is Kansas City Art Institute a good school for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Missouri?
On pay, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Kansas City Art Institute earn $43,070 four years out, $2,518 below the median for the same major across 8 Missouri colleges ($45,588) and $10,444 below the U.S. median ($53,514). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Kansas City Art Institute rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Missouri?
Of 8 Missouri colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, Kansas City Art Institute ranks 5th. The highest is Washington University in St Louis at $67,771.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $59,990 in the Kansas City, MO-KS 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: “Kansas City Art Institute Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-city-art-institute/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).