# The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Chattanooga, TN. IPEDS 221740, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,968
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,807 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (5 colleges, $58,314): +$2,493
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,293

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,807 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,876 | $43,553 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,919 | $48,153 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,594 | $59,950 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,374 | $76,619 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,137 | $84,394 | 3.2 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $69,047 | not reported | $18,976 | 74% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $60,807 | $25,000 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Belmont University | $58,314 | $27,000 | $33,147 | 71% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $50,184 | not reported | $13,359 | 54% |
| East Tennessee State University | $41,449 | $19,250 | $15,983 | 53% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $55,250 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $57,270 TN, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $49,730 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $63,510 TN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $76,110 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $89,860 TN, $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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