# Auburn University: Environmental Design (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 04.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/environmental-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,929
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,697 (U.S. median for this major: $57,114 across 12 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,375 (U.S. median $23,641)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,583

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,697 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Environmental Design at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $62,697 | $25,375 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $144,800 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $162,350 AL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (SOC 17-1011): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $95,990 AL, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $61,050 AL, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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