Compare 300 Illustration. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $51,628. Top programs: $138,588+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | $45,716 | 110 | $25,755 | Manageable | $37,000 | High | |
| #202 | $45,436 | 104 | $26,500 | Manageable | $63,100 | High | |
| #203 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $45,411 | 22 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #204 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $45,099 | 70 | $21,000 | Manageable | $31,465 | High |
| #205 | $44,939 | 20 | $20,880 | Manageable | $19,416 | High | |
| #206 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $44,835 | 105 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Challenging |
| #207 | $44,629 | 102 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #208 | $44,628 | 8 | $21,325 | Manageable | $28,694 | High | |
| #209 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $44,540 | 7 | $24,424 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #210 | $44,227 | 11 | $21,500 | Manageable | $12,362 | Challenging | |
| #211 | $43,944 | 124 | $27,000 | Manageable | $37,230 | High | |
| #212 | $43,886 | 17 | $16,668 | Good | $25,881 | High | |
| #213 | $43,798 | 16 | $16,000 | Good | $20,697 | High | |
| #214 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $43,698 | 16 | $26,950 | Manageable | $38,989 | High |
| #215 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $43,087 | 23 | $24,250 | Manageable | $17,580 | High |
| #216 | Kansas City Art InstitutePrivate | $43,070 | 41 | $27,000 | Challenging | $33,642 | High |
| #217 | $42,946 | 33 | $24,239 | Manageable | $16,500 | High | |
| #218 | $42,867 | 14 | $22,902 | Manageable | $13,655 | High | |
| #219 | $42,778 | 25 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | High | |
| #220 | $42,728 | 12 | $19,500 | Manageable | $40,025 | High | |
| #221 | $42,682 | 17 | $20,000 | Manageable | $17,205 | High | |
| #222 | $42,675 | 12 | $17,750 | Manageable | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #223 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $42,615 | 10 | $26,038 | Manageable | $42,000 | High |
| #224 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $42,527 | 106 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,968 | High |
| #225 | $42,468 | 15 | $14,715 | Good | $12,000 | Challenging |
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 →
