Compare 11 Drawing. programs in Virginia. Average earnings: $35,736.
The highest-earning Drawing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $33K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
William & Mary's Drawing program leads with graduates earning $52,022, well above the Virginia average of $35,736. James Madison University follows at $46,476, proving regional publics compete effectively. Even UVA, despite its 17% acceptance rate, trails at $44,659.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. William & Mary graduates borrow $18,500 and face just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | William & MaryPublic | $52,022 | 26 | $18,500 | Good | $30,326 | Challenging |
| #2 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $46,476 | 120 | $20,093 | Good | $37,285 | High |
| #3 | $44,659 | 53 | $17,500 | Good | $28,903 | High | |
| #4 | $42,596 | 49 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,325 | High | |
| #5 | $38,627 | 25 | $20,500 | Manageable | $26,240 | High | |
| #6 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $36,166 | 79 | $24,000 | Challenging | $18,866 | High |
| #7 | Radford UniversityPublic | $35,907 | 41 | $24,000 | Challenging | $22,158 | High |
| #8 | $27,538 | 79 | $21,500 | High | $23,585 | High | |
| #9 | Mary Baldwin UniversityPrivate | $25,718 | 12 | $26,586 | High | $16,376 | High |
| #10 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $24,615 | 9 | $19,500 | High | $25,142 | High |
| #11 | Randolph CollegePrivate | $18,771 | 6 | $26,950 | High | $32,499 | 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 →
