Compare 7 Anatomy. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $48,115.
Anatomy programs produce graduates earning between $26,896 and $61,356—a $34K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with graduates earning $61,356, well above the $48,115 regional average. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign follows at $59,437, while Michigan-Ann Arbor reaches $54,072—proving that Big Ten research strengths translate to strong anatomy outcomes across multiple institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes genuinely affordable.
Highest program earnings: $61,356
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
6.9% payment burden | Excellent
17.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,356 | 75 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $59,437 | 338 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $54,072 | 47 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $53,125 | 7 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $47,395 | 71 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $34,526 | 10 | $24,500 | High | $26,392 | High | |
| #7 | $26,896 | 31 | $20,482 | High | $28,767 | High |
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.
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