U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 68% 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 $60,128. College Scorecard.
Maine College of Art & Design Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Maine colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Maine College of Art & Design'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 | $31,589 | $170,896 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $33,075 | $178,936 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $35,283 | $190,881 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $40,992 | $221,767 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $42,001 | $227,225 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 5.4 years, the average time graduates took (12% 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 ($39,443) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $2,782 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.
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 Maine College of Art & Design, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Maine College of Art & Design
- Acceptance rate: 76% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $40,778
- Full cost breakdown · all 5 majors · overview
Related majors at Maine College of Art & Design
- Studio Art$34,720
- Graphic Communications—
- Film and Photography$41,600
- Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry—
Maine College of Art & Design Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do Maine College of Art & Design Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Maine College of Art & Design earn a median $39,443 four years after graduating and $29,001 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do Maine College of Art & Design Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Maine College of Art & Design is $27,000, about 68% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Where does Maine College of Art & Design rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Maine?
Of 1 Maine colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, Maine College of Art & Design ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $67,650 in the Portland-South Portland, ME 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: “Maine College of Art & Design Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/maine-college-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).