Compare 29 Computer Graphics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $62,207. Top programs: $115,839+.
With top graduates earning $116K, Computer Graphics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $53K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 29 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, University of Southern California's Computer Graphics program delivers $116K in median earnings against a field average of $62K. The more telling story: DePaul University—accepting 76% of applicants—produces graduates earning $97K, nearly matching selective Wellesley College at $99K. Selectivity doesn't predict outcomes here; program quality does.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Wellesley College graduates borrow just $10,000 and face a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families weighing parent loans, USC leads with a combined family burden of just 8.0%—rated 'Good'—despite ranking first in earnings. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $115,839
Strong outcomes ($96,616) with 76% acceptance rate
1.8% payment burden | Excellent
8.0% family burden | Good
| 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 | $69,981 | 62 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Good | |
| #11 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $67,795 | 8 | $26,814 | Good | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #12 | $62,018 | 11 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | |
| #13 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $61,892 | 94 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #14 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $60,310 | 24 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #15 | $59,769 | 78 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $59,766 | 233 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #17 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $52,596 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $35,971 | High |
| #18 | University Of HoustonPublic | $51,596 | 69 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #19 | $50,374 | 23 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #20 | $48,729 | 12 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #21 | University Of DubuquePrivate | $46,296 | 7 | $25,750 | Manageable | $21,000 | High |
| #22 | $46,104 | 53 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $45,810 | 38 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,445 | High |
| #24 | New York UniversityPrivate | $42,891 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $64,795 | High |
| #25 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $42,513 | 34 | $23,500 | Manageable | $15,085 | 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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