Compare 10 Illustration. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $40,760.
Illustration programs produce graduates earning between $27,517 and $65,839—a $38K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs in Indiana, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, University of Notre Dame produces Illustration graduates earning $65,839, well above the $40,760 state average. Purdue University-Main Campus follows at $49,180, while Indiana University-Indianapolis reaches $46,418—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even with parent loans included, Notre Dame leads family value at 20.9% burden, demonstrating that top programs can balance outcomes with affordability.
Highest program earnings: $65,839
Strong outcomes ($49,180) with 50% acceptance
6% payment burden | Excellent
20.9% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $65,839 | 40 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Challenging |
| #2 | $49,180 | 42 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #3 | $46,418 | 18 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $46,308 | 79 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | High | |
| #5 | $39,179 | 15 | $25,976 | Challenging | $18,705 | High | |
| #6 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $36,864 | 34 | $23,250 | Challenging | $20,800 | High |
| #7 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | $33,993 | 5 | $26,864 | High | $23,490 | High |
| #8 | Taylor UniversityPrivate | $31,921 | 16 | $20,500 | High | $45,174 | High |
| #9 | $30,385 | 9 | $19,500 | High | $31,412 | High | |
| #10 | $27,517 | 11 | $21,500 | High | $12,362 | 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 →
