# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 50.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/graphic-interior-fashion-design

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,761
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,213 (U.S. median for this major: $53,514 across 277 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,802 (U.S. median $26,502)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $72,213 | $25,802 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Radford University | $55,856 | $27,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Marymount University | $55,646 | $27,000 | $29,137 | 54% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $53,575 | $25,937 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Liberty University | $47,797 | $26,000 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Longwood University | $46,040 | $25,625 | $19,066 | 61% |

## Careers
- Graphic designer (SOC 27-1024): median wage $53,310 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $72,310 VA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $47,420 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $77,140 VA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $101,150 VA, $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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