Compare 11 Digital Arts. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $30,913.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Digital Arts tells a different story. Across 11 programs in the Midwest, earnings range from $21,052 to $39,927—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Baldwin Wallace University's Digital Arts program leads with graduates earning $39,927, well above the $30,913 regional average. The University of Chicago follows at $38,289, while Illinois State delivers $35,909—proving that program-specific factors, not institutional prestige, drive outcomes in this creative field.
Highest program earnings: $39,927
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
13.1% payment burden | Manageable
46.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $39,927 | 12 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,484 | High |
| #2 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $38,289 | 12 | $15,000 | Manageable | $33,297 | High |
| #3 | $35,909 | 52 | $20,482 | Challenging | $28,767 | High | |
| #4 | $34,177 | 40 | $23,188 | High | $18,635 | High | |
| #5 | $34,175 | 10 | $19,500 | Challenging | $30,250 | High | |
| #6 | $32,225 | 37 | $21,500 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #7 | $29,775 | 55 | $20,500 | High | $32,529 | High | |
| #8 | $26,082 | 25 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | |
| #9 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $25,429 | 44 | $20,500 | High | $14,306 | High |
| #10 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | $22,999 | 19 | $27,000 | High | $25,486 | High |
| #11 | $21,052 | 11 | $25,976 | High | $18,705 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
