Compare 11 Drawing. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $35,210.
Drawing programs produce graduates earning between $23,340 and $48,379—a $25K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 11 ranked programs in Missouri, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Webster University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $48,379, significantly above the $35,210 state average. The University of Missouri-Columbia follows at $44,535, while UMKC rounds out the top three at $41,917. These outcomes show Missouri programs delivering competitive results regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Webster University graduates borrow $23,000 in student loans and face a 12.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48, graduates can pay off their student debt with about six months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Webster UniversityPrivate | $48,379 | 23 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,587 | Challenging |
| #2 | $44,535 | 37 | $20,500 | Manageable | $32,529 | High | |
| #3 | $41,917 | 29 | $18,750 | Manageable | $18,462 | High | |
| #4 | $41,077 | 33 | $20,000 | Manageable | $15,027 | High | |
| #5 | Avila UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 6 | $25,000 | Challenging | $19,309 | High |
| #6 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $33,790 | 34 | $21,000 | High | $14,503 | High |
| #7 | $32,018 | 22 | $21,500 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #8 | Kansas City Art InstitutePrivate | $31,674 | 76 | $27,000 | High | $33,642 | High |
| #9 | $26,692 | 67 | $21,992 | High | $15,092 | High | |
| #10 | $25,597 | 21 | $21,000 | High | $14,000 | High | |
| #11 | $23,340 | 17 | $19,174 | High | $10,400 | 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 →
