Drawing
A program that prepares 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.
- Schools offering
- 44
- Annual completions
- 216
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $41k
About this major
A program that prepares 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.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Special effects artists and animators | $100k | +1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators | $61k | -1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Craft artists | $38k | +2.1% | No formal educational credential |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$41k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$34k
Bachelor's
$42k
Top colleges for Drawing
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 131 | 131 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn, NY | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion, IN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Chabot College | Hayward, CA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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