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

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236595, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,117 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,792 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in WA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (7 colleges, $68,547): -$15,430
- Versus the U.S. median: -$397

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,117 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,896 | $94,332 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $24,523 | $101,035 | 7.8 years |
| 48-75k | $26,977 | $111,145 | 8.6 years |
| 75-110k | $36,967 | $152,304 | 11.8 years |
| 110k+ | $42,737 | $176,076 | 13.7 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $89,193 | $12,250 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Western Washington University | $69,715 | $20,000 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Washington State University | $69,224 | $22,802 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $68,547 | $26,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Bellevue College | $67,797 | $33,660 | $11,430 | 36% |
| Walla Walla University | $54,035 | $28,000 | $23,329 | 60% |
| Seattle University | $53,117 | $23,792 | $34,662 | 76% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $76,720 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $72,710 WA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $133,760 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $130,480 WA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $124,610 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $121,170 WA, $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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