# Minnesota State University Moorhead: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Moorhead, MN. IPEDS 174358, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-moorhead/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,587
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,976 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in MN: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (7 colleges, $48,976): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,538

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,976 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,129 | $49,079 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,547 | $50,922 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,907 | $61,330 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,644 | $82,220 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,420 | $98,872 | 9.2 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $62,414 | $24,000 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Bemidji State University | $54,642 | $27,000 | $15,261 | 48% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $52,727 | $24,800 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $48,976 | $27,000 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $45,990 | not reported | $13,529 | 40% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $44,628 | not reported | $27,705 | 68% |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | $39,467 | $27,000 | $29,926 | 51% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $55,910 Fargo, ND-MN, $63,860 MN, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $92,280 Fargo, ND-MN, $82,650 MN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Fargo, ND-MN, $109,700 MN, $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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