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

West Lafayette, IN. IPEDS 243780, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,602
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,917 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,250 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $53,514): +$5,403
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,403

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,917 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,098 | $21,717 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 4.1 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $83,414 | $20,250 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $58,917 | $20,250 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $54,630 | $21,064 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Ball State University | $53,514 | $22,000 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $51,338 | not reported | $19,932 | 69% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $44,227 | $27,000 | $13,171 | 36% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $40,619 | $27,000 | $18,196 | 55% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $66,060 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $55,480 IN, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $68,150 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $63,430 IN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $105,690 IN, $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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