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

South Orange, NJ. IPEDS 186584, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seton-hall-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,509 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in NJ: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (7 colleges, $56,176): -$4,667
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,005

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,509 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,623 | $80,651 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $21,869 | $89,882 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $27,194 | $111,767 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $36,516 | $150,081 | 10.1 years |
| 110k+ | $41,783 | $171,728 | 11.6 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $66,488 | $27,000 | $16,504 | 73% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $57,313 | $27,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Kean University | $56,666 | $26,713 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Montclair State University | $56,176 | $26,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Seton Hall University | $51,509 | $23,500 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Rider University | $51,406 | not reported | $24,792 | 61% |
| Centenary University | $50,746 | $27,000 | $20,503 | 56% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $79,280 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $73,790 NJ, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $119,190 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $95,310 NJ, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $142,990 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $129,200 NJ, $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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