Compare 15 Drawing. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $32,493.
Drawing programs produce graduates earning between $19,592 and $49,529—a $30K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 15 ranked programs in Michigan, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $49,529, well above the state average of $32,493. Wayne State University follows at $38,783 despite its 82% acceptance rate—proving accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes while Michigan's flagship maintains selectivity at 18%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 9.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category for affordability. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 means graduates can tackle their loans with less than five months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $49,529
Strong outcomes ($38,783) with 82% acceptance
9.9% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
27.6% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $49,529 | 152 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #2 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $38,783 | 39 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | High |
| #3 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $37,605 | 10 | $21,000 | Challenging | $14,849 | High |
| #4 | $37,093 | 36 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,878 | High | |
| #5 | $35,728 | 30 | $23,250 | Challenging | $37,401 | High | |
| #6 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $34,478 | 9 | $23,250 | High | $33,900 | High |
| #7 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $34,353 | 13 | $22,750 | High | $17,858 | High |
| #8 | $31,984 | 65 | $24,500 | High | $26,392 | High | |
| #9 | $31,065 | 76 | $21,474 | High | $17,287 | High | |
| #10 | $30,139 | 20 | $27,000 | High | $23,103 | High | |
| #11 | $29,264 | 36 | $26,188 | High | $22,488 | High | |
| #12 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $28,816 | 6 | $23,000 | High | $24,361 | High |
| #13 | Hope CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 15 | $26,800 | High | $48,059 | High |
| #14 | $23,773 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $18,264 | High | |
| #15 | College For Creative StudiesPrivate | $19,592 | 11 | $26,000 | High | $73,420 | 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.
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