# Central Connecticut State University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

New Britain, CT. IPEDS 128771, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,930
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,214 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,641 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $51,607): +$5,607
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,700

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.57 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,214 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 5.1 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $61,419 | $26,976 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $57,214 | $22,641 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $51,607 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of Bridgeport | $47,973 | $27,000 | $27,807 | 41% |
| University of New Haven | $31,975 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $70,870 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $72,700 CT, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $82,870 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $94,660 CT, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $113,180 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $71,900 CT, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% 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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