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

Hamden, CT. IPEDS 130226, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/quinnipiac-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,884
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,419 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,976 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $51,607): +$9,812
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,905

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,419 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,649 | $136,951 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $35,827 | $145,816 | 6.2 years |
| 48-75k | $36,507 | $148,583 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $39,096 | $159,121 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $42,891 | $174,566 | 7.4 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $61,419 | $26,976 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $57,214 | $22,641 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $51,607 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of Bridgeport | $47,973 | $27,000 | $27,807 | 41% |
| University of New Haven | $31,975 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $68,150 New Haven, CT, $72,700 CT, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $100,060 New Haven, CT, $94,660 CT, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $95,680 New Haven, CT, $71,900 CT, $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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