Compare 155 Drawing. programs in the South. Average earnings: $32,743.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Drawing programs tell a different story. Across 155 programs, earnings range from $39,917 to $75,877—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Vanderbilt University's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $75,877, well above the $32,743 average. Southern Methodist University follows at $57,200, proving that program-specific strengths matter more than institutional prestige when evaluating outcomes.
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.
| 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 | $57,200 | 25 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | High | |
| #3 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $52,622 | 17 | $21,500 | Good | $30,000 | High |
| #4 | William & MaryPublic | $52,022 | 26 | $18,500 | Good | $30,326 | Challenging |
| #5 | $48,711 | 41 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $46,659 | 113 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #7 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $46,476 | 120 | $20,093 | Good | $37,285 | High |
| #8 | $44,659 | 53 | $17,500 | Good | $28,903 | High | |
| #9 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $44,474 | 37 | $17,500 | Good | $37,267 | High |
| #10 | $43,351 | 57 | $19,500 | Manageable | $26,987 | High | |
| #11 | Towson UniversityPublic | $43,056 | 143 | $18,718 | Manageable | $28,489 | High |
| #12 | $42,596 | 49 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,325 | High | |
| #13 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $42,240 | 31 | $19,218 | Manageable | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #14 | $41,880 | 143 | $17,527 | Manageable | $12,313 | Challenging | |
| #15 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $41,747 | 126 | $18,500 | Manageable | $20,855 | High |
| #16 | $41,212 | 55 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,353 | High | |
| #17 | $40,926 | 13 | $21,000 | Manageable | $36,119 | High | |
| #18 | University Of HoustonPublic | $40,901 | 94 | $18,194 | Manageable | $18,072 | High |
| #19 | $40,074 | 84 | $20,500 | Manageable | $26,632 | High | |
| #20 | $39,917 | 42 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #21 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $39,676 | 22 | $23,000 | Challenging | $50,786 | High |
| #22 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $39,654 | 49 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #23 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | $39,392 | 27 | $21,600 | Manageable | $21,546 | High |
| #24 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $39,183 | 39 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #25 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $39,161 | 47 | $21,000 | Manageable | $33,815 | 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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