# Kansas City Art Institute: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO. IPEDS 177746, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-city-art-institute/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,513
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,070 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in MO: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (8 colleges, $45,588): -$2,518
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,444

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,070 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,293 | $110,956 | 14.5 years |
| 30-48k | $25,105 | $105,943 | 13.9 years |
| 48-75k | $27,663 | $116,738 | 15.3 years |
| 75-110k | $29,943 | $126,359 | 16.6 years |
| 110k+ | $30,840 | $130,145 | 17.1 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $67,771 | $19,089 | $21,786 | 94% |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $52,185 | $24,621 | $22,066 | 66% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,814 | $26,477 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Park University | $48,105 | $20,750 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $43,070 | $27,000 | $27,650 | 58% |
| University of Central Missouri | $42,778 | $25,576 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri Western State University | $41,728 | not reported | $13,251 | 39% |
| Webster University | $40,397 | $25,550 | $27,047 | 64% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $59,990 Kansas City, MO-KS, $56,750 MO, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $75,690 Kansas City, MO-KS, $70,970 MO, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $88,610 Kansas City, MO-KS, $100,940 MO, $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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