Compare 6 Illustration. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $46,387.
The highest-earning Illustration program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $24K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The University of Florida's Illustration program leads with graduates earning $62,198, well above the $46,387 average across Florida programs. Florida State follows at $51,681, while specialized art schools like Ringling produce $43,045 graduates—demonstrating that state universities can outperform dedicated art institutions.
For families, the math changes dramatically. University of Florida offers a 5.2% student burden, but when parent loans are included, it still leads with a 12.7% family burden. Meanwhile, Ringling's family debt burden hits 106.1%—requiring over the entire graduate income just for loan payments.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $62,198 | 54 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #2 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $51,681 | 37 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | $43,045 | 135 | $27,000 | Challenging | $114,120 | High | |
| #4 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $41,977 | 41 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | High |
| #5 | $41,031 | 18 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | High | |
| #6 | $38,389 | 21 | $23,548 | Challenging | $16,223 | 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 →
