Compare 503 Drawing. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $38,532. Top programs: $72,428+.
With top Drawing graduates earning $72,428, this field stands out as one where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs across 503 ranked programs exceeds $33,000—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Where you study Drawing shapes outcomes far more than how selective your school is.
Topping the list, the University of Southern California's Drawing program delivers $72,428 in median earnings—nearly double the $38,532 national average across all 503 programs. Dartmouth (ranked #2 at $68,523) and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (ranked #3 at $66,846) round out the leaders, demonstrating that strong outcomes exist across a range of institutions and selectivity levels. Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →: https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs
For students financing on their own, Brown University stands out: graduates carry just $11,428 in federal student debt and face a 4.1% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' tier, where loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. For families factoring in parent loans, CUNY Hunter College leads with a combined family burden of 14.0%—'Manageable' by GPS standards—on $56,160 in earnings, making it the clearest case that accessible programs can deliver serious financial outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $72,428
Strong outcomes ($61,998) with 65% acceptance rate
4.1% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
14.0% family burden | Manageable — payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,428 | 69 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $68,523 | 24 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Challenging |
| #3 | $66,846 | 153 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $63,418 | 24 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | Challenging |
| #5 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | $61,998 | 7 | $25,000 | Good | $45,486 | High |
| #6 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $61,321 | 22 | $23,500 | Good | $44,488 | High |
| #7 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $60,985 | 51 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #8 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $60,515 | 57 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | Challenging |
| #9 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $60,299 | 54 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #10 | $59,721 | 54 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $58,652 | 59 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $58,468 | 47 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | High |
| #13 | $57,705 | 28 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #14 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $56,160 | 90 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #15 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $55,891 | 17 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #16 | $55,713 | 92 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Marist UniversityPrivate | $55,296 | 37 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #18 | Manhattanville UniversityPrivate | $55,180 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $35,904 | High |
| #19 | Williams CollegePrivate | $55,012 | 37 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
| #20 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | $54,910 | 6 | $26,000 | Good | $37,735 | High |
| #21 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $54,696 | 22 | $24,500 | Good | $58,682 | High |
| #22 | $54,579 | 72 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #23 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $54,093 | 120 | $20,093 | Good | $37,285 | High |
| #24 | Moravian UniversityPrivate | $54,090 | 20 | $26,793 | Good | $48,375 | High |
| #25 | $54,007 | 28 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | Challenging |
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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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