# Louisiana Tech University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Ruston, LA. IPEDS 159647, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,146
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,534 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,513 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,980

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,534 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,676 | $33,467 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,579 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,146 | $48,597 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,674 | $68,339 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $16,207 | $70,663 | 7.8 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $42,867 | $20,416 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $41,534 | $21,513 | $11,864 | 64% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage not reported metro, $49,910 LA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $68,790 LA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $83,640 LA, $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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