Compare 10 Drawing. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $35,588.
With top graduates earning $46,659, Drawing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $11K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Maryland-College Park's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $46,659, well above the $35,588 state average. Close behind, UMBC produces graduates earning $43,351, demonstrating how multiple programs within the University of Maryland system excel in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UMD College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face a 10.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families including parent loans, UMBC offers better value with a 33.4% family burden compared to College Park's 33.9%.
Highest program earnings: $46,659
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
10.8% payment burden | Good
33.4% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,659 | 113 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #2 | $43,351 | 57 | $19,500 | Manageable | $26,987 | High | |
| #3 | Towson UniversityPublic | $43,056 | 143 | $18,718 | Manageable | $28,489 | High |
| #4 | $40,926 | 13 | $21,000 | Manageable | $36,119 | High | |
| #5 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $39,161 | 47 | $21,000 | Manageable | $33,815 | High |
| #6 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $37,506 | 11 | $25,000 | Challenging | $31,791 | High |
| #7 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $33,725 | 17 | $27,250 | High | $22,000 | High |
| #8 | $27,389 | 127 | $26,500 | High | $63,100 | High | |
| #9 | $24,651 | 17 | $21,105 | High | $21,004 | High | |
| #10 | Hood CollegePrivate | $19,455 | 6 | $25,000 | High | $23,522 | 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 →
