Compare 11 Drawing. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $38,696.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 11 programs in New Jersey, earnings range from $20,140 to $49,388—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Monmouth University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $49,388, well above the $38,696 state average. The College of New Jersey follows at $48,408, while Rowan University rounds out the top three at $43,592. These outcomes demonstrate that program-specific factors drive career success more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. The College of New Jersey graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 12.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48, graduates can handle loan payments while building their careers in the arts.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $49,388 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #2 | $48,408 | 88 | $23,250 | Manageable | $30,611 | High | |
| #3 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $43,592 | 56 | $20,500 | Manageable | $27,445 | High |
| #4 | $42,001 | 47 | $18,500 | Manageable | $13,884 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $39,769 | 23 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,182 | High |
| #6 | $38,282 | 65 | $21,500 | Challenging | $25,294 | High | |
| #7 | Drew UniversityPrivate | $38,277 | 16 | $25,288 | Challenging | $30,994 | High |
| #8 | $36,850 | 53 | $22,334 | Challenging | $20,000 | High | |
| #9 | $34,585 | 66 | $22,000 | High | $24,693 | High | |
| #10 | Kean UniversityPublic | $34,360 | 31 | $23,250 | High | $22,000 | High |
| #11 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 9 | $20,500 | High | $21,923 | 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 →
