# Maryland Institute College of Art: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163295, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/maryland-institute-college-of-art/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,246
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,436 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in MD: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (4 colleges, $49,400): -$3,964
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,078

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,436 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,389 | $139,920 | 16.1 years |
| 30-48k | $35,223 | $152,163 | 17.5 years |
| 48-75k | $45,071 | $194,707 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $45,906 | $198,314 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $50,918 | $219,966 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson University | $55,419 | $27,000 | $26,505 | 69% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $53,363 | $21,531 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | $45,436 | $27,000 | $42,729 | 72% |
| Bowie State University | $33,841 | not reported | $19,298 | 38% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $75,790 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $75,120 MD, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $96,760 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $96,760 MD, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $97,460 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $98,400 MD, $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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