Compare 42 Drawing. programs in California. Average earnings: $35,902.
With top graduates earning $67,430, Drawing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $30K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $67,430, significantly above the $35,902 average across all 42 California programs. Loyola Marymount University follows at $53,748, while USC places third at $53,102—demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Cal State Dominguez Hills leads with a 15.9% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $67,430
Strong outcomes ($49,156) with 81% acceptance
5.7% payment burden | Excellent
15.9% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $67,430 | 59 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $53,748 | 64 | $19,500 | Good | $58,361 | High |
| #3 | $53,102 | 61 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $49,413 | 111 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $49,156 | 8 | $26,000 | Manageable | $28,208 | High |
| #6 | $48,049 | 82 | $16,544 | Good | $15,738 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $46,596 | 107 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | High | |
| #8 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $46,569 | 32 | $23,219 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #9 | $45,469 | 41 | $13,807 | Good | $11,061 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $43,657 | 33 | $15,500 | Good | $24,257 | High | |
| #11 | $42,938 | 159 | $14,000 | Good | $26,176 | High | |
| #12 | $41,619 | 376 | $13,750 | Good | $16,538 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $41,415 | 91 | $15,000 | Good | $22,033 | High | |
| #14 | $40,789 | 280 | $15,000 | Good | $20,820 | High | |
| #15 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $39,800 | 40 | $16,705 | Manageable | $27,986 | High |
| #16 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $38,512 | 30 | $23,875 | Challenging | $50,726 | High |
| #17 | $38,058 | 81 | $13,000 | Good | $25,733 | High | |
| #18 | $37,788 | 56 | $15,000 | Manageable | $16,507 | High | |
| #19 | $37,709 | 27 | $12,750 | Good | $16,836 | High | |
| #20 | $37,683 | 45 | $16,552 | Manageable | $17,585 | High | |
| #21 | $37,592 | 84 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | High | |
| #22 | $37,445 | 370 | $14,289 | Manageable | $15,177 | High | |
| #23 | $36,977 | 107 | $15,000 | Manageable | $22,665 | High | |
| #24 | $36,564 | 55 | $17,500 | Manageable | $18,275 | High | |
| #25 | $36,547 | 296 | $13,872 | Manageable | $13,522 | 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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