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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,105 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in PA: 7 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (17 colleges, $53,312): +$4,793
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,591

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,105 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 7.1 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $138,588 | $24,500 | $31,944 | 94% |
| Drexel University | $66,294 | $27,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Temple University | $60,782 | $26,875 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $59,731 | $27,000 | $28,928 | 69% |
| Susquehanna University | $59,551 | $27,000 | $28,819 | 82% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $58,105 | $26,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $58,105 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $53,796 | $27,000 | $25,110 | 54% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $53,312 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $52,359 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | $52,222 | not reported | $18,556 | 64% |
| Albright College | $51,507 | $27,000 | $20,024 | 51% |
| Mercyhurst University | $45,411 | $27,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Robert Morris University | $43,698 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $40,854 | $27,000 | $18,256 | 52% |
| Moore College of Art and Design | $38,831 | $27,000 | $43,086 | 57% |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | $38,275 | $27,000 | $30,083 | 69% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $58,340 State College, PA, $60,730 PA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $78,040 State College, PA, $104,160 PA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported State College, PA, $97,450 PA, $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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