Compare 43 Drawing. programs in New York. Average earnings: $33,518.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 43 programs, earnings range from $35,324 to $63,028—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Cornell University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $63,028, well above the $33,518 average across all programs. Marist College follows at $55,375, proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige alone.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cornell graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Cuny Lehman College leads with a 17% family burden, keeping total debt manageable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $63,028 | 32 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Marist CollegePrivate | $55,375 | 39 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #3 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $49,855 | 47 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #4 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $49,326 | 61 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | High |
| #5 | $49,320 | 37 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | High | |
| #6 | New York UniversityPrivate | $49,316 | 88 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #7 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $46,934 | 58 | $19,500 | Good | $60,000 | High |
| #8 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $42,545 | 52 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Challenging |
| #9 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $42,498 | 39 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Manageable |
| #10 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $41,789 | 37 | $18,000 | Manageable | $65,000 | High |
| #11 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $40,808 | 17 | $18,625 | Manageable | $44,501 | High |
| #12 | University At AlbanyPublic | $40,531 | 32 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,398 | High |
| #13 | Suny BrockportPublic | $39,470 | 53 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #14 | $38,909 | 22 | $21,028 | Manageable | $12,951 | High | |
| #15 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $38,368 | 23 | $23,250 | Challenging | $46,275 | High |
| #16 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $38,137 | 136 | $11,990 | Good | $17,460 | High |
| #17 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $37,190 | 24 | $25,000 | Challenging | $48,005 | High |
| #18 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $36,514 | 107 | $11,000 | Good | $20,252 | High |
| #19 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $35,864 | 13 | $23,621 | Challenging | $56,149 | High |
| #20 | University At BuffaloPublic | $35,324 | 55 | $19,000 | Challenging | $20,734 | High |
| #21 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | $34,109 | 9 | $25,000 | High | $35,904 | High |
| #22 | The New SchoolPrivate | $33,448 | 72 | $22,266 | High | $57,040 | High |
| #23 | Alfred UniversityPrivate | $32,254 | 63 | $26,000 | High | $20,269 | High |
| #24 | $30,628 | 29 | $21,196 | High | $19,010 | High | |
| #25 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $29,813 | 47 | $21,067 | High | $30,798 | 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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