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#1 #1 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $51,702 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#2 #2 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 448 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,390 Median Starting Salary $47,490
#3 #3 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA At Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Painting, Sculpture, and Illustration. In fact, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts awards 12 degrees every year to Painting majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $45,518 Median Starting Salary $53,403
#4 #4 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Microbiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,192 Median Starting Salary $46,813
#5 #5 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Each year, Cleveland Institute of Art awards about 31 degrees to those studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Industrial and Product Design, and Photography....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $33,527 Median Starting Salary $53,445
#6 #6 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Annually, Aquinas College awards about 42 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,890 Median Starting Salary $54,532
#7 #7 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $6,868 Median Starting Salary $48,112
#8 #8 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Columbus State University Columbus, GA At Columbus State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Communication, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,384 Median Starting Salary $50,510
#9 #9 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $23,364 Median Starting Salary $50,011
#10 #10 Best College for Drawing in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,734 Median Starting Salary $50,511
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students...view more	N/A	53%	18	1,230 - 1,430	$51,702	$54,861
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 448 degrees to students...view more	N/A	62%	151	1,040 - 1,270	$16,390	$47,490
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA At Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the most popular majors students...view more	82	88%	1	--	$45,518	$53,403
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most...view more	69	51%	11	--	$9,192	$46,813
Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Each year, Cleveland Institute of Art awards about 31 degrees to those...view more	N/A	56%	6	1,090 - 1,280	$33,527	$53,445
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Annually, Aquinas College awards about 42 degrees to those majoring in...view more	N/A	71%	1	1,000 - 1,210	$19,890	$54,532
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college...view more	36	53%	5	1,030 - 1,300	$6,868	$48,112
Columbus State University Columbus, GA At Columbus State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	99%	16	900 - 1,140	$11,384	$50,510
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	82%	10	980 - 1,210	$23,364	$50,011
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying...view more	N/A	70%	8	1,000 - 1,190	$15,734	$50,511

About Drawing

Drawing programs prepare individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. Includes instruction in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life drawing; the use of media such as pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel, and brush; and personal style development.

Of the 237 Drawing degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 76% percent and men make up 24% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Georgia has more students graduating with a degree in Drawing than any other state? In fact, Georgia granted 167 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Drawing is $36,700.

Popularity of Drawing Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Drawing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Drawing majors include Special Effects Artists and Animators, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Drawing can prepare you for are Special Effects Artists and Animators, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Drawing majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$99,060	3,985	37,863	40,958	8%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,360	1,570	19,080	19,681	3%
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$59,300	1,229	12,338	12,974	5%
Craft Artists	$36,600	466	4,876	5,088	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Drawing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

237

Female Students

179 (75%)

Male Students

58 (24%)

White (96, 41%)

Black or African American (52, 22%)

Hispanic or Latino (45, 19%)

Two or more races (20, 8%)

Asian (18, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (3, 1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

53%

18

1,230–1,430

$51,702

$54,861

#2 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

62%

151

1,040–1,270

$16,390

$47,490

#3 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

88%

1

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$45,518

$53,403

#4 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

51%

11

--

$9,192

$46,813

#5 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

56%

6

1,090–1,280

$33,527

$53,445

#6 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

71%

1

1,000–1,210

$19,890

$54,532

#7 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

53%

5

1,030–1,300

$6,868

$48,112

#8 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

99%

16

900–1,140

$11,384

$50,510

#9 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

82%

10

980–1,210

$23,364

$50,011

#10 Best College for Drawing in the U.S.

70%

8

1,000–1,190

$15,734

$50,511

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Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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