Compare 16 Drawing. programs in North Carolina. Average earnings: $30,735.
With top graduates earning $52,622, Drawing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across North Carolina's 16 ranked programs.
Wake Forest University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $52,622, significantly above the state average of $30,735. But East Carolina University follows at $36,912 with a 90% acceptance rate and larger cohort of 87 students, proving that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes alongside highly selective ones.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Wake Forest graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 9.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. However, when parent loans are included, all top programs show concerning family burdens exceeding 25%, making student-only financing the smarter path.
Highest program earnings: $52,622
Strong outcomes ($36,912) with 90% acceptance
9.8% payment burden | Good affordability
25.6% family burden | High burden category
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $52,622 | 17 | $21,500 | Good | $30,000 | High |
| #2 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $36,912 | 87 | $22,750 | Challenging | $19,710 | High |
| #3 | $36,101 | 61 | $21,500 | Challenging | $19,809 | High | |
| #4 | $34,079 | 29 | $14,000 | Manageable | $25,072 | High | |
| #5 | $32,619 | 15 | $27,000 | High | $20,004 | High | |
| #6 | $32,366 | 55 | $20,231 | High | $21,919 | High | |
| #7 | $31,665 | 7 | $25,000 | High | $12,030 | High | |
| #8 | $31,238 | 81 | $22,858 | High | $14,638 | High | |
| #9 | $30,964 | 32 | $21,868 | High | $18,241 | High | |
| #10 | $30,837 | 48 | $20,500 | High | $20,305 | High | |
| #11 | $30,577 | 35 | $20,121 | High | $23,000 | High | |
| #12 | $28,300 | 12 | $28,250 | High | $19,245 | High | |
| #13 | $27,708 | 34 | $19,500 | High | $22,737 | High | |
| #14 | Guilford CollegePrivate | $25,345 | 11 | $26,000 | High | $37,100 | High |
| #15 | $16,454 | 14 | $22,987 | High | $8,791 | High | |
| #16 | $13,969 | 30 | $25,000 | High | $10,984 | 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 →
