Compare 13 Drawing. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $31,747.
Drawing programs produce graduates earning between $21,964 and $45,346—a $23K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs in Minnesota, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Saint Cloud State University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $45,346, well above the $31,747 average across all programs. Concordia College at Moorhead follows at $42,321, while the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities produces graduates earning $37,750—proof that regional publics compete effectively in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Saint Cloud State graduates borrow $21,058 in student loans and face just a 12.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 means graduates can handle payments comfortably while building their careers.
Highest program earnings: $45,346
Strong outcomes with 95% acceptance
12.7% payment burden | Manageable
20.7% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,346 | 16 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $42,321 | 13 | $26,847 | Challenging | $29,471 | High | |
| #3 | $37,750 | 80 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | |
| #4 | $37,298 | 39 | $21,106 | Challenging | $13,695 | High | |
| #5 | $33,601 | 25 | $20,000 | Challenging | $10,000 | High | |
| #6 | $31,772 | 19 | $22,024 | High | $22,127 | High | |
| #7 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $30,409 | 13 | $26,774 | High | $34,265 | High |
| #8 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $29,685 | 6 | $21,500 | High | $19,316 | High |
| #9 | $28,637 | 20 | $27,000 | High | $30,397 | High | |
| #10 | $26,896 | 8 | $20,500 | High | $11,750 | High | |
| #11 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $24,035 | 9 | $23,770 | High | $22,739 | High |
| #12 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $22,999 | 43 | $26,000 | High | $40,568 | High |
| #13 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $21,964 | 19 | $16,750 | High | $31,271 | 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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