Compare 7 Illustration. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $38,824.
With top graduates earning $51,270, Illustration stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Clemson University's Illustration program leads with graduates earning $51,270, well above the $38,824 average across South Carolina's 7 programs. Close behind, Winthrop University delivers $50,697 despite its 75% acceptance rate—demonstrating that accessible programs can compete with selective ones on outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Clemson graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 10.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families, Winthrop leads with a 26.5% family burden, though parent loans push all programs into challenging territory.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $51,270 | 82 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #2 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $50,697 | 17 | $26,975 | Manageable | $23,888 | High |
| #3 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $39,993 | 30 | $26,700 | Challenging | $22,081 | High |
| #4 | $38,545 | 22 | $26,471 | Challenging | $18,387 | High | |
| #5 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $30,493 | 17 | $16,585 | High | $19,090 | High |
| #6 | Converse UniversityPrivate | $30,409 | 8 | $27,000 | High | $21,000 | High |
| #7 | $30,362 | 41 | $23,750 | High | $35,414 | 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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