Compare 23 Drawing. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $28,914.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 23 programs in Ohio, earnings range from $18,839 to $40,951—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Miami University-Oxford's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $40,951, well above the $28,914 state average. Youngstown State University follows at $34,931, proving that regional publics compete effectively in creative fields where program-specific resources and faculty expertise matter more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Miami University-Oxford graduates borrow $23,000 and face a 17.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. While all top programs show concerning debt levels, Miami's combination of highest earnings and lowest debt-to-earnings ratio (0.56) offers the best financial outcome.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $40,951 | 24 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #2 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $35,529 | 14 | $26,000 | High | $39,500 | High |
| #3 | $34,931 | 27 | $24,000 | High | $16,900 | High | |
| #4 | $34,926 | 111 | $19,976 | Challenging | $25,868 | High | |
| #5 | $34,559 | 25 | $27,000 | High | $55,612 | High | |
| #6 | $33,078 | 31 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | |
| #7 | $32,792 | 14 | $21,797 | High | $16,998 | High | |
| #8 | $32,660 | 36 | $21,056 | High | $23,508 | High | |
| #9 | Art Academy Of CincinnatiPrivate | $32,279 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $56,204 | High |
| #10 | $32,187 | 31 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | |
| #11 | University Of ToledoPublic | $31,925 | 20 | $22,250 | High | $19,243 | High |
| #12 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $31,581 | 5 | $27,000 | High | $31,484 | High |
| #13 | $31,316 | 16 | $23,250 | High | $22,000 | High | |
| #14 | $29,592 | 35 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | High | |
| #15 | $28,618 | 56 | $21,250 | High | $23,602 | High | |
| #16 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $28,314 | 27 | $23,000 | High | $17,366 | High |
| #17 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $25,967 | 28 | $18,527 | High | $56,500 | High |
| #18 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $23,649 | 10 | $27,000 | High | $36,553 | High |
| #19 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $21,092 | 11 | $26,500 | High | $42,874 | High |
| #20 | Cleveland Institute Of ArtPrivate | $18,839 | 51 | $27,000 | High | $60,640 | High |
| #21 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $18,771 | 34 | $26,000 | High | $45,976 | High |
| #22 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $15,922 | 7 | $23,250 | High | $43,810 | High |
| #23 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $15,552 | 15 | $26,000 | High | $45,521 | High |
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