# Coastal Carolina University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Conway, SC. IPEDS 218724, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coastal-carolina-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,076
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,150 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in SC: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (5 colleges, $44,221): -$4,071
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,364

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,150 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,563 | $40,643 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,292 | $43,741 | 6.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,938 | $54,987 | 8.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,350 | $69,488 | 10.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,219 | $85,931 | 13.0 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $66,150 | $26,000 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Winthrop University | $54,194 | $29,917 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Anderson University | $44,221 | $27,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Charleston Southern University | $41,925 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $40,150 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $50,290 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $57,170 SC, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $78,650 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $80,930 SC, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $85,510 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $87,990 SC, $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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