# Southern Arkansas University Main Campus: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Magnolia, AR. IPEDS 107983, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,016
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,649 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,559 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in AR: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (7 colleges, $47,248): -$13,599
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,865

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,649 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,187 | $56,704 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $12,827 | $55,156 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $13,790 | $59,297 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $15,654 | $67,312 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $19,244 | $82,749 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $65,780 | $23,881 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Harding University | $60,567 | not reported | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $51,050 | not reported | $16,511 | 54% |
| John Brown University | $47,248 | $20,500 | $20,397 | 72% |
| Arkansas State University | $39,897 | not reported | $12,366 | 55% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $33,649 | $25,559 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $32,960 | $28,950 | $12,970 | 49% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage not reported metro, $46,220 AR, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $111,840 AR, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $71,930 AR, $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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