# Indiana State University: Interior Architecture (bachelor's)

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 151324, CIP 04.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-state-university/majors/interior-architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,441
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,693 (U.S. median for this major: $61,421 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,728

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,693 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,455 | $27,821 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $6,571 | $28,321 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $9,317 | $40,156 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $15,450 | $66,590 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,345 | $83,377 | 4.9 years |

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

## Interior Architecture at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | $52,693 | $27,000 | $10,873 | 43% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $130,530 Terre Haute, IN, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage not reported Terre Haute, IN, $62,580 IN, $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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