# Maine College of Art & Design: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161509, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/maine-college-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,001
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,443 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,071

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,443 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $31,589 | $170,896 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $33,075 | $178,936 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $35,283 | $190,881 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $40,992 | $221,767 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $42,001 | $227,225 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art & Design | $39,443 | $27,000 | $38,338 | 52% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $67,650 Portland-South Portland, ME, $60,030 ME, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $68,700 Portland-South Portland, ME, not reported ME, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $110,420 Portland-South Portland, ME, $100,300 ME, $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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