Compare 9 Drawing. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $28,820.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 9 programs in Louisiana, earnings range from $20,618 to $33,681—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Louisiana State University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $33,681, nearly $5,000 above the state average of $28,820. Northwestern State University follows at $31,400, while Southeastern Louisiana University reaches $31,266—demonstrating that regional publics dominate this field regardless of overall institutional prestige.
High earnings don't offset crushing debt burdens. All three top programs carry significant financial risk, with payment burdens exceeding 25% of discretionary income. LSU offers the lowest student debt at $20,500, but graduates still face a 25.3% payment burden—requiring careful financial planning for any Drawing student in Louisiana.
Highest program earnings: $33,681
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
25.3% payment burden | High burden
54.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $33,681 | 81 | $20,500 | High | $25,645 | High | |
| #2 | $31,400 | 14 | $25,000 | High | $11,900 | High | |
| #3 | $31,266 | 45 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High | |
| #4 | $30,006 | 51 | $22,902 | High | $13,655 | High | |
| #5 | $29,621 | 12 | $21,500 | High | $10,174 | High | |
| #6 | $29,103 | 37 | $20,500 | High | $33,574 | High | |
| #7 | $27,500 | 16 | $22,675 | High | $11,428 | High | |
| #8 | $26,183 | 23 | $18,750 | High | $15,048 | High | |
| #9 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $20,618 | 21 | $23,000 | High | $13,410 | 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 →
