by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, drawing was the 698th most popular major nationwide with 347 degrees awarded. This represents a 3.2% reduction in drawing degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 358.
This year's Best Drawing Schools ranking compares 15 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom drawing rankings further below.
Drawing majors are found most commonly in careers in which giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times is important. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents are all required skills for careers related to this major.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most drawing degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Specific drawing careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are various different levels of drawing degrees. You can spend many years getting as high as a in drawing to something that takes less time like a . Different drawing degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to drawing, with approximately 37.3% of workers getting one. See the the most common levels of education for drawing workers below.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 36.0% |
| Some College Courses | 29.2% |
| High School Diploma | 16.1% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 8.4% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 5.1% |
View the chart below to get an idea of what degree level most of those in drawing careers have.
This of course varies depending on which drawing career you choose.
Want a job when you graduate with your drawing degree? Drawing careers are expected to grow 7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to drawing.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 79,900 | 8.4% |
| Fine Artists | 29,900 | 6.8% |
| Craft Artists | 13,100 | 4.8% |
As you might expect, salaries for drawing graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for drawing graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers drawing grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | $78,230 |
| Fine Artists | $58,370 |
| Craft Artists | $40,490 |
With over 71 different drawing degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased drawing school rankings to help you with this.
Drawing is one of 12 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 18,323 |
| Fine Arts | 11,922 |
| Art History | 3,512 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 837 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 805 |
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