# Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 239309, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/milwaukee-institute-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,801
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,944 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in WI: 9 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (10 colleges, $47,404): -$3,460
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,570

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,944 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,419 | $89,746 | 14.1 years |
| 30-48k | $22,531 | $94,405 | 14.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,440 | $94,024 | 14.7 years |
| 75-110k | $26,746 | $112,066 | 17.6 years |
| 110k+ | $32,540 | $136,343 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $65,874 | $20,875 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $57,718 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Mount Mary University | $49,881 | $26,500 | $20,144 | 43% |
| Herzing University-Madison | $49,153 | not reported | $22,327 | 28% |
| Carthage College | $48,431 | $27,000 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $46,377 | $23,684 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $46,376 | $18,186 | $13,369 | 48% |
| Edgewood College | $44,540 | not reported | $26,113 | 60% |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $43,944 | $27,000 | $26,541 | 67% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $40,410 | $27,000 | $11,772 | 40% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $61,780 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $59,900 WI, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $100,710 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $95,340 WI, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $91,260 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $81,130 WI, $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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