# North Carolina A & T State University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199102, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-a-and-t-state-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,470
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,077 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,958 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in NC: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (9 colleges, $55,394): -$9,317
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,437

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,077 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,223 | $36,839 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,462 | $42,390 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,973 | $53,639 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,454 | $73,714 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,311 | $77,553 | 6.2 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | $61,635 | not reported | $38,707 | 74% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $61,382 | $20,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| Western Carolina University | $58,467 | $29,911 | $13,315 | 60% |
| East Carolina University | $57,255 | $25,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $55,394 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Appalachian State University | $53,543 | $21,500 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $52,870 | $27,000 | $30,857 | 61% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $46,077 | $29,958 | $10,846 | 57% |
| William Peace University | $40,817 | $24,978 | $21,649 | 45% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $55,240 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $58,450 NC, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $77,790 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $97,990 NC, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $85,610 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $90,000 NC, $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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