# Clark Atlanta University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 138947, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clark-atlanta-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,974
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $24,420 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,427 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in GA: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (6 colleges, $49,660): -$25,240
- Versus the U.S. median: -$29,094

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $24,420 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $37,356 | $161,378 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $39,270 | $169,646 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $39,009 | $168,519 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $39,514 | $170,700 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $38,680 | $167,098 | no earnings gain |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $95,697 | $26,354 | $12,116 | 94% |
| Kennesaw State University | $57,755 | $20,500 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $53,396 | $26,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $45,923 | $27,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| University of North Georgia | $42,675 | not reported | $9,823 | 37% |
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,420 | $27,427 | $37,702 | 49% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $62,680 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $60,250 GA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $118,190 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $103,810 GA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $111,480 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $110,430 GA, $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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