U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study; 85 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% 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 $26,425. College Scorecard.
NCSU 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 NCSU'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 | $6,382 | $27,060 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (68% 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 ($61,382) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $27,866 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 North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina 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 | High Point University | $61,635 | — | $38,707 | 74% |
| 2 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $61,382 | $20,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| 3 | Western Carolina University | $58,467 | $29,911 | $13,315 | 60% |
| 4 | East Carolina University | $57,255 | $25,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $55,394 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| 6 | Appalachian State University | $53,543 | $21,500 | $16,836 | 75% |
| 7 | Queens University of Charlotte | $52,870 | $27,000 | $30,857 | 61% |
| 8 | North Carolina A & T State University | $46,077 | $29,958 | $10,846 | 57% |
| 9 | William Peace University | $40,817 | $24,978 | $21,649 | 45% |
16 more North Carolina 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 NCSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About NCSU
- Acceptance rate: 42% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 85% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,758
- Full cost breakdown · all 77 majors · overview
Related majors at NCSU
- Studio Art$54,007
NCSU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do NCSU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median $61,382 four years after graduating and $44,930 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do NCSU Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $20,500, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Is NCSU a good school for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in North Carolina?
On pay, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn $61,382 four years out, $5,988 above the median for the same major across 9 North Carolina colleges ($55,394) and $7,868 above the U.S. median ($53,514). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NCSU rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in North Carolina?
Of 9 North Carolina colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks 2nd. The highest is High Point University at $61,635.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $61,700 in the Raleigh-Cary, NC 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: “North Carolina State University at Raleigh Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).