Compare 8 Illustration. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $35,274.
Illustration programs produce graduates earning between $22,016 and $41,782—a $20K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in Arkansas, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Arkansas's Illustration program leads with graduates earning $41,782, while the state average sits at $35,274. Harding University follows closely at $40,020, and Arkansas State University rounds out the top three at $39,965—proving that multiple Arkansas programs deliver competitive outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Arkansas graduates borrow $21,500 and face a 15.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Arkansas State offers the best family value with $31,500 total debt, though families still face a 26.1% burden when parent loans are included.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $41,782 | 41 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #2 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $40,020 | 18 | $26,500 | Challenging | $27,785 | High |
| #3 | $39,965 | 8 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,000 | High | |
| #4 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $38,788 | 33 | $21,250 | Manageable | $18,650 | High |
| #5 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 9 | $21,050 | Challenging | $27,385 | High |
| #6 | $36,407 | 14 | $18,250 | Challenging | $12,415 | High | |
| #7 | $26,007 | 17 | $20,346 | High | $16,180 | High | |
| #8 | $22,016 | 13 | $18,750 | High | $10,771 | 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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