Compare 16 Illustration. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $42,301.
With top graduates earning $56,482, Illustration stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus leads with Illustration graduates earning $56,482, followed closely by Ohio State University-Main Campus at $56,414. The average across Ohio's 16 programs is $42,301, yet these public institutions demonstrate how program quality drives outcomes regardless of institutional brand recognition.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates borrow $19,976 and face just an 8.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. University of Cincinnati offers similar value at 8.6% burden, proving top programs remain accessible.
Highest program earnings: $56,482
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
8.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.6% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,482 | 205 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $56,414 | 43 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $54,530 | 69 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #4 | $51,028 | 30 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $50,910 | 17 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #6 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $48,514 | 33 | $20,937 | Good | $37,422 | High |
| #7 | $45,915 | 234 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #8 | $44,382 | 56 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #9 | $42,105 | 21 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #10 | $40,590 | 12 | $21,797 | Manageable | $16,998 | High | |
| #11 | $36,454 | 125 | $27,000 | High | $55,612 | High | |
| #12 | $32,569 | 8 | $25,000 | High | $24,155 | High | |
| #13 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $31,749 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $31,484 | High |
| #14 | Art Academy Of CincinnatiPrivate | $31,105 | 18 | $27,000 | High | $56,204 | High |
| #15 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $30,713 | 18 | $23,000 | High | $17,366 | High |
| #16 | Cleveland Institute Of ArtPrivate | $23,358 | 60 | $27,000 | High | $60,640 | 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 →
