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

Newark, DE. IPEDS 130943, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-delaware/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,585
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,742 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,228

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,742 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,901 | $44,912 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,099 | $41,608 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,225 | $54,487 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,401 | $71,692 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,580 | $105,390 | 3.3 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $67,742 | $26,000 | $17,799 | 81% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $63,090 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $60,130 DE, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $104,840 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $93,880 DE, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $105,260 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, not reported DE, $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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