Compare 130 Drawing. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $35,307.
With top graduates earning $72,010, Drawing programs stand out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $37K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Williams College's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $72,010, followed by Cornell at $63,028 and Wellesley at $62,358. The average across all 130 Northeast programs is $35,307, demonstrating how top programs significantly outperform the field through program-specific factors, not overall institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Wellesley graduates borrow $10,000 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Williams offers the best family value with a 13.5% family burden, proving that top programs can also be manageable financially.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Williams CollegePrivate | $72,010 | 31 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Manageable |
| #2 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $63,028 | 32 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $62,358 | 24 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Challenging |
| #4 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $56,337 | 22 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | High |
| #5 | Marist CollegePrivate | $55,375 | 39 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #6 | $53,037 | 30 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #7 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $51,158 | 7 | $26,889 | Manageable | $38,234 | High |
| #8 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $49,855 | 47 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #9 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $49,388 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #10 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $49,326 | 61 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | High |
| #11 | $49,320 | 37 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | High | |
| #12 | New York UniversityPrivate | $49,316 | 88 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #13 | $49,153 | 24 | $23,704 | Manageable | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $48,408 | 88 | $23,250 | Manageable | $30,611 | High | |
| #15 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $47,263 | 15 | $16,000 | Good | $59,000 | High |
| #16 | $46,940 | 33 | $23,500 | Manageable | $25,362 | High | |
| #17 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $46,934 | 58 | $19,500 | Good | $60,000 | High |
| #18 | $46,590 | 37 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,324 | High | |
| #19 | $44,644 | 49 | $22,763 | Manageable | $26,243 | High | |
| #20 | Lycoming CollegePrivate | $44,387 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,827 | High |
| #21 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $44,248 | 11 | $14,744 | Good | $32,255 | High |
| #22 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $43,592 | 56 | $20,500 | Manageable | $27,445 | High |
| #23 | $43,219 | 55 | $24,286 | Manageable | $18,070 | High | |
| #24 | $42,897 | 31 | $22,250 | Manageable | $23,770 | High | |
| #25 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $42,545 | 52 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Challenging |
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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