Compare 30 Digital Arts. programs in the South. Average earnings: $31,899.
With top graduates earning $86,575, Digital Arts stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $55K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Florida's Digital Arts program leads with graduates earning $86,575, while the regional average sits at $31,899. George Mason University ($47,021) and Clemson University ($41,676) round out the top three, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most prestigious institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $86,575 | 53 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #2 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $47,021 | 85 | $19,500 | Good | $25,142 | High |
| #3 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $41,676 | 23 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #4 | $41,124 | 283 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #5 | Longwood UniversityPublic | $40,954 | 23 | $25,000 | Challenging | $36,395 | High |
| #6 | $39,557 | 21 | $23,833 | Challenging | $19,000 | High | |
| #7 | $39,055 | 155 | $18,000 | Manageable | $21,495 | High | |
| #8 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $39,043 | 20 | $23,250 | Challenging | $48,703 | High |
| #9 | $38,451 | 47 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,305 | High | |
| #10 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 20 | $11,000 | Good | $35,338 | High |
| #11 | $37,191 | 36 | $22,142 | Challenging | $25,567 | High | |
| #12 | $32,436 | 93 | $20,500 | High | $26,632 | High | |
| #13 | $32,222 | 22 | $21,024 | High | $13,218 | High | |
| #14 | $31,884 | 34 | $25,000 | High | $44,122 | High | |
| #15 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $31,520 | 16 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #16 | $30,771 | 14 | $17,988 | High | $15,541 | High | |
| #17 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $29,798 | 17 | $25,024 | High | $10,892 | High |
| #18 | $27,669 | 15 | $22,500 | High | $14,730 | High | |
| #19 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $26,343 | 49 | $22,500 | High | $30,006 | High |
| #20 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | $25,194 | 10 | $20,500 | High | $13,245 | High |
| #21 | Delta State UniversityPublic | $24,839 | 27 | $20,390 | High | $10,568 | High |
| #22 | $22,771 | 14 | $22,500 | High | $14,301 | High | |
| #23 | $22,578 | 22 | $20,500 | High | $26,240 | High | |
| #24 | $21,964 | 6 | $26,500 | High | $22,181 | High | |
| #25 | Lagrange CollegePrivate | $21,824 | 15 | $25,730 | High | $18,710 | High |
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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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