Compare 5 Illustration. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $46,180.
With top graduates earning $74,666, Illustration stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $26K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus leads with Illustration graduates earning $74,666, significantly outpacing the $46,180 average across all 5 Georgia programs. Georgia Southern University follows at $48,787, while University of North Georgia rounds out the top three at $45,470—demonstrating how program outcomes vary within the same state.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates borrow $21,672 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making top outcomes truly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $74,666
Strong outcomes ($48,787) with 90% acceptance
5.7% payment burden | Excellent
15.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $74,666 | 41 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $48,787 | 47 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $45,470 | 17 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $38,775 | 867 | $25,148 | Challenging | $99,784 | High | |
| #5 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $23,202 | 44 | $27,000 | High | $61,803 | 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 →
