Compare 34 Anatomy. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $50,170. Top programs: $72,902+.
The highest-earning Anatomy program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $24K earnings gap across 34 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Duke University's Anatomy program leads with graduates earning $72,902, well above the $50,170 average. But Tulane University of Louisiana follows closely at $70,503, while the University of Connecticut delivers $70,038—demonstrating that program excellence extends beyond traditional hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Duke graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and easily affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $72,902 | 30 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Manageable |
| #2 | $70,503 | 49 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $70,038 | 163 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $65,551 | 34 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #5 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $64,855 | 38 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #6 | $61,356 | 75 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $60,883 | 341 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $59,437 | 338 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $58,984 | 130 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $58,467 | 18 | $26,000 | Good | $34,374 | High | |
| #11 | $58,426 | 52 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #12 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $56,925 | 16 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #13 | $55,461 | 263 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $54,072 | 47 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $53,788 | 724 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $53,125 | 7 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $52,781 | 203 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $50,739 | 76 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #19 | $49,741 | 75 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #20 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $48,797 | 139 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #21 | $47,395 | 71 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $47,260 | 67 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | High |
| #23 | $46,707 | 62 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | High | |
| #24 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $46,330 | 124 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | High |
| #25 | $45,504 | 152 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | High |
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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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