Compare 12 Drawing. programs in Tennessee. Average earnings: $37,079.
With top graduates earning $75,877, Drawing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $38K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Vanderbilt University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $75,877, nearly double the $37,079 average across Tennessee's 12 programs. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga follows at $41,212, showing that strong outcomes aren't limited to highly selective institutions—UTC admits 77% of applicants while still delivering above-average results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Vanderbilt graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving that the top program can also be the most affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $75,877 | 24 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Manageable |
| #2 | $41,212 | 55 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,353 | High | |
| #3 | $38,360 | 9 | $27,000 | Challenging | $18,771 | High | |
| #4 | $36,484 | 59 | $20,000 | Challenging | $14,229 | High | |
| #5 | $34,767 | 30 | $15,650 | Manageable | $11,640 | High | |
| #6 | Rhodes CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 6 | $21,761 | High | $52,509 | High |
| #7 | $32,661 | 55 | $20,547 | High | $14,710 | High | |
| #8 | $32,233 | 51 | $20,500 | High | $30,610 | High | |
| #9 | Union UniversityPrivate | $31,788 | 12 | $20,714 | High | $20,000 | High |
| #10 | University Of MemphisPublic | $31,494 | 56 | $23,300 | High | $15,393 | High |
| #11 | $29,485 | 17 | $19,442 | High | $16,938 | High | |
| #12 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $26,598 | 20 | $25,750 | High | $24,000 | 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 →
