Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 50.0%
- Retention Rate
- 71.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $46,920
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $36,844
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $391/mo
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face a challenging financial picture with median debt of $36,844 against starting earnings of $35,230. The debt-to-income ratio of 105% means students borrow more than their first-year salary. Monthly loan payments of $391 consume 13% of gross income for new graduates. Earnings do improve to $46,920 by the 10-year mark, but this remains modest for the debt load. Interior designers and space planners typically enter residential design firms, commercial architecture offices, or furniture companies. The employment rate of 83.7% shows most graduates find work in their field. However, the combination of high debt and modest starting salaries in creative industries creates a weak return on investment for most students.