Compare 128 Drawing. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $31,877.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 128 programs in the Midwest, earnings range from $38,783 to $49,529—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $49,529, while Webster University follows at $48,379 despite its 58% acceptance rate. The $17K earnings spread across programs proves that outcomes depend on program-specific factors, not institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northeastern Illinois University graduates borrow $14,600 and face just a 9.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income compared to programs where family debt pushes burden over 25%.
Highest program earnings: $49,529
Strong outcomes ($48,379) with 58% acceptance
9.7% payment burden | Good
20.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $49,529 | 152 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #2 | Webster UniversityPrivate | $48,379 | 23 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,587 | Challenging |
| #3 | $45,346 | 16 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $44,535 | 37 | $20,500 | Manageable | $32,529 | High | |
| #5 | $43,436 | 45 | $20,909 | Manageable | $12,452 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $43,277 | 24 | $14,600 | Good | $13,578 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $43,029 | 32 | $21,000 | Manageable | $11,833 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $42,321 | 13 | $26,847 | Challenging | $29,471 | High | |
| #9 | $42,181 | 84 | $20,482 | Manageable | $28,767 | High | |
| #10 | $41,917 | 29 | $18,750 | Manageable | $18,462 | High | |
| #11 | $41,622 | 26 | $19,500 | Manageable | $14,457 | High | |
| #12 | $41,077 | 33 | $20,000 | Manageable | $15,027 | High | |
| #13 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $40,951 | 24 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #14 | $40,882 | 50 | $19,509 | Manageable | $32,850 | High | |
| #15 | $40,303 | 21 | $25,251 | Challenging | $20,764 | High | |
| #16 | $39,953 | 82 | $20,484 | Manageable | $28,364 | High | |
| #17 | University Of IowaPublic | $39,860 | 114 | $22,500 | Manageable | $27,975 | High |
| #18 | $39,741 | 34 | $23,188 | Challenging | $18,635 | High | |
| #19 | Luther CollegePrivate | $39,699 | 11 | $27,000 | Challenging | $40,923 | High |
| #20 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $38,783 | 39 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | High |
| #21 | Avila UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 6 | $25,000 | Challenging | $19,309 | High |
| #22 | $38,202 | 49 | $19,000 | Manageable | $15,945 | High | |
| #23 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $37,783 | 54 | $21,250 | Challenging | $27,283 | High |
| #24 | $37,750 | 80 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | |
| #25 | $37,721 | 33 | $16,704 | Manageable | $24,323 | 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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