U.S. median for this major: $53,514.
College Scorecard field of study; 45 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 62% 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 $51,621. College Scorecard.
Robert Morris University 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 Robert Morris University'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 | $19,548 | $82,297 | 10.4 years |
| $30–48k | $16,857 | $70,968 | 9.0 years |
| $48–75k | $20,199 | $85,038 | 10.8 years |
| $75–110k | $23,230 | $97,798 | 12.4 years |
| $110k+ | $28,842 | $121,425 | 15.4 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 ($43,698) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,901 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | $138,588 | $24,500 | $31,944 | 94% |
| 2 | Drexel University | $66,294 | $27,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| 3 | Temple University | $60,782 | $26,875 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 4 | Thomas Jefferson University | $59,731 | $27,000 | $28,928 | 69% |
| 5 | Susquehanna University | $59,551 | $27,000 | $28,819 | 82% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $58,105 | $26,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University | $58,105 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania College of Technologybachelor's & associate | $53,796 | $27,000 | $25,110 | 53% |
| 9 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $53,312 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| 10 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $52,359 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| 11 | York College of Pennsylvania | $52,222 | — | $18,556 | 64% |
| 12 | Albright College | $51,507 | $27,000 | $20,024 | 51% |
| 13 | Mercyhurst University | $45,411 | $27,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| 14 | Robert Morris University | $43,698 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania Western University | $40,854 | $27,000 | $18,256 | 52% |
| 16 | Moore College of Art and Design | $38,831 | $27,000 | $43,086 | 57% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | $38,275 | $27,000 | $30,083 | 69% |
29 more Pennsylvania 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 Robert Morris University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Robert Morris University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,105
- Full cost breakdown · all 48 majors · overview
Related majors at Robert Morris University
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Robert Morris University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design questions
How much do Robert Morris University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Robert Morris University earn a median $43,698 four years after graduating and $29,488 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates across 277 colleges is $53,514.
How much debt do Robert Morris University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Robert Morris University is $27,000, about 62% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,502.
Is Robert Morris University a good school for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates of Robert Morris University earn $43,698 four years out, $9,614 below the median for the same major across 17 Pennsylvania colleges ($53,312) and $9,816 below the U.S. median ($53,514). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Robert Morris University rank for Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design in Pennsylvania?
Of 17 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduate earnings, Robert Morris University ranks 14th; among the 16 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 13th. The highest is Carnegie Mellon University at $138,588.
What jobs do Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates get?
A common career is graphic designer, with a median wage of $57,830 in the Pittsburgh, PA 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: “Robert Morris University Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/robert-morris-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).