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

Fayette, IA. IPEDS 154493, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/upper-iowa-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,122
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,109 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,780 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in IA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (5 colleges, $47,736): -$6,627
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,405

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,109 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,715 | $77,769 | 17.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,774 | $99,978 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $18,720 | $82,181 | 18.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,041 | $87,980 | 19.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,805 | $104,504 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $58,834 | not reported | $29,127 | 74% |
| Iowa State University | $52,671 | $27,000 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $47,736 | $25,100 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Grand View University | $41,944 | $24,574 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Upper Iowa University | $41,109 | $39,780 | $20,942 | 34% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage not reported metro, $50,310 IA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $69,060 IA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $80,940 IA, $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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