Compare 10 Drawing. programs in Washington. Average earnings: $31,961.
The highest-earning Drawing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With an $11K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with Drawing graduates earning $37,898, followed by Seattle Pacific University at $35,938. The average across all Washington programs is $31,961, showing meaningful variation even within the state's compact program landscape.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UW graduates borrow $14,615 and face a 13.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Seattle Pacific's graduates carry $24,000 in debt with a 24.6% burden, pushing into 'Challenging' territory despite strong earnings.
Highest program earnings: $37,898
Strong outcomes with 91% acceptance
13.1% payment burden | Manageable
38.7% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $37,898 | 130 | $14,615 | Manageable | $24,883 | High | |
| #2 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $35,938 | 19 | $24,000 | Challenging | $37,687 | High |
| #3 | $35,321 | 21 | $19,500 | Challenging | $29,968 | High | |
| #4 | $35,240 | 71 | $18,500 | Challenging | $23,123 | High | |
| #5 | $33,899 | 27 | $19,500 | Challenging | $22,000 | High | |
| #6 | $31,006 | 20 | $19,500 | High | $17,148 | High | |
| #7 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $30,096 | 21 | $22,578 | High | $25,000 | High |
| #8 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $26,739 | 12 | $19,883 | High | $37,520 | High |
| #9 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $26,739 | 15 | $25,000 | High | $52,058 | High |
| #10 | Cornish College Of The ArtsPrivate | $26,730 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $66,828 | 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 →
