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

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209807, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/portland-state-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,304
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,158 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,995 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in OR: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $60,434): -$4,276
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,644

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,158 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,655 | $33,835 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $7,752 | $34,264 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $8,981 | $39,696 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $12,993 | $57,429 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,112 | $84,475 | 4.3 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $65,573 | $29,050 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Oregon State University | $60,434 | $23,419 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $60,434 | $23,419 | $18,048 | 56% |
| Portland State University | $56,158 | $26,995 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Willamette University | $44,870 | not reported | $25,121 | 71% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $75,650 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $66,040 OR, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $120,640 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $102,220 OR, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $145,410 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $133,840 OR, $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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