# North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Environmental Design (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199193, CIP 04.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/environmental-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,851 (U.S. median for this major: $57,114 across 12 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,759 (U.S. median $23,641)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,851 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 | $6,382 | $27,060 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 2.9 years |

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

## Environmental Design at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $69,851 | $25,759 | $17,303 | 85% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,780 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $167,840 NC, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (SOC 17-1011): median wage $91,570 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $95,700 NC, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $64,480 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $61,400 NC, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% 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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