All LCAD majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,785 | $68,934 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $8,482 | $27,815 | $27,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $17,941 | $38,850 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former LCAD students earn a median $47,867 ten years after starting college, more than 18% of California colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
LCAD majors questions
How many majors does LCAD offer?
Laguna College of Art and Design offers 4 bachelor's majors across 3 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at LCAD?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates from Laguna College of Art and Design earn a median $68,934 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Laguna College of Art and Design overview