Compare 25 Drawing. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $35,357.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 25 programs in Texas, earnings range from $30,061 to $57,200—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Southern Methodist University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $57,200, nearly double the $35,357 state average. University of Houston-Clear Lake follows at $48,711, while Texas Woman's University reaches $42,240—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes across different institutional types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Southern Methodist graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 7.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, University of Houston-Clear Lake offers the best combined value with an 18.2% family burden.
Highest program earnings: $57,200
Strong outcomes with 61% acceptance
7.7% payment burden | Excellent
18.2% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,200 | 25 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | High | |
| #2 | $48,711 | 41 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $42,240 | 31 | $19,218 | Manageable | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #4 | $41,880 | 143 | $17,527 | Manageable | $12,313 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of HoustonPublic | $40,901 | 94 | $18,194 | Manageable | $18,072 | High |
| #6 | $40,074 | 84 | $20,500 | Manageable | $26,632 | High | |
| #7 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $39,676 | 22 | $23,000 | Challenging | $50,786 | High |
| #8 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $39,183 | 39 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #9 | $38,299 | 276 | $19,250 | Manageable | $23,211 | High | |
| #10 | $35,776 | 19 | $21,983 | Challenging | $19,433 | High | |
| #11 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $35,494 | 99 | $21,000 | Challenging | $22,500 | High |
| #12 | $35,416 | 27 | $19,606 | Challenging | $17,125 | High | |
| #13 | $35,380 | 59 | $23,409 | High | $18,080 | High | |
| #14 | $34,476 | 16 | $15,000 | Manageable | $8,721 | High | |
| #15 | $33,350 | 71 | $20,500 | High | $13,859 | High | |
| #16 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $32,925 | 5 | $21,250 | High | $11,359 | High |
| #17 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $31,332 | 15 | $20,000 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #18 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 10 | $21,500 | High | $54,925 | High |
| #19 | $30,090 | 103 | $12,950 | Challenging | $8,107 | High | |
| #20 | $30,061 | 15 | $23,000 | High | $25,348 | High | |
| #21 | $29,685 | 9 | $20,500 | High | $15,265 | High | |
| #22 | $28,989 | 74 | $18,000 | High | $11,916 | High | |
| #23 | $28,546 | 14 | $21,030 | High | $19,367 | High | |
| #24 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $27,295 | 20 | $22,954 | High | $19,986 | High |
| #25 | $16,169 | 8 | $27,000 | High | $25,775 | 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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