Compare 32 Computer Graphics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $52,330. Top programs: $134,326+.
With top graduates earning $134,326, Computer Graphics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $82K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Southern California's Computer Graphics program leads with graduates earning $134,326, while the average across all 32 programs sits at $52,330. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor follows at $98,117, demonstrating how program-level factors drive outcomes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute rounds out the top three at $86,193.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. USC graduates borrow $18,000 and face just a 2.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Brigham Young University-Idaho leads with a 6.4% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $134,326
Strong outcomes with 58.5% acceptance
2.2% payment burden | Excellent
6.4% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $134,326 | 27 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $98,117 | 118 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #3 | $86,193 | 17 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $84,214 | 143 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $74,497 | 53 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $71,607 | 38 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #7 | $71,087 | 88 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #8 | $68,816 | 50 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #9 | $62,018 | 19 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $61,197 | 162 | $14,250 | Excellent | $8,985 | Good | |
| #11 | $57,813 | 30 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $52,454 | 92 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #13 | University Of HoustonPublic | $50,449 | 69 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #14 | $49,079 | 21 | $21,503 | Good | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $48,538 | 8 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Manageable |
| #16 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $48,434 | 27 | $26,244 | Manageable | $57,511 | High |
| #17 | $45,715 | 19 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $45,686 | 202 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #19 | New York UniversityPrivate | $42,891 | 43 | $20,500 | Manageable | $64,795 | High |
| #20 | $42,664 | 47 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #21 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $39,009 | 19 | $23,168 | Challenging | $41,563 | High |
| #22 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $37,365 | 48 | $26,000 | Challenging | $18,445 | High |
| #23 | $36,430 | 58 | $19,500 | Challenging | $17,148 | High | |
| #24 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $35,628 | 45 | $23,500 | Challenging | $15,085 | High |
| #25 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $34,166 | 18 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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