Compare 33 Computer Graphics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $62,245. Top programs: $115,839+.
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 | $115,839 | 32 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #2 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $98,816 | 22 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Good |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $96,616 | 30 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #4 | $95,430 | 16 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $88,096 | 152 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $84,809 | 7 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Good | |
| #7 | The New SchoolPrivate | $75,792 | 174 | $22,266 | Excellent | $57,040 | Challenging |
| #8 | $74,497 | 124 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $74,146 | 67 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #10 | $71,462 | 26 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $69,981 | 62 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Good | |
| #12 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $67,795 | 8 | $26,814 | Good | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #13 | $65,397 | 90 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #14 | $62,018 | 11 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | |
| #15 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $61,892 | 94 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #16 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $61,451 | 6 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Good |
| #17 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $60,310 | 24 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #18 | $59,769 | 78 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $59,766 | 233 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #20 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $52,596 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $35,971 | High |
| #21 | $51,764 | 17 | $23,961 | Good | $36,863 | High | |
| #22 | University Of HoustonPublic | $51,596 | 69 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #23 | $50,374 | 23 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #24 | $48,729 | 12 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #25 | University Of DubuquePrivate | $46,296 | 7 | $25,750 | Manageable | $21,000 | 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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