Compare 11 Animal Health. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $39,653.
With top graduates earning $56,557, Animal Health stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Animal Health program leads with graduates earning $56,557, well above the regional average of $39,653. University of Connecticut follows at $47,096, while Delaware Valley University reaches $43,527. These outcomes demonstrate that program-specific factors drive results more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UMass-Amherst graduates borrow $22,763 and face just a 9.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4, graduates can pay off their student loans with less than five months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $56,557
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
9.2% payment burden | Good
21.4% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,557 | 32 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $47,096 | 96 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,324 | High | |
| #3 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $43,527 | 68 | $25,000 | Manageable | $52,335 | High |
| #4 | $40,418 | 86 | $25,000 | Challenging | $38,368 | High | |
| #5 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $39,634 | 100 | $14,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #6 | $39,127 | 97 | $16,023 | Manageable | $20,160 | High | |
| #7 | $36,980 | 68 | $22,250 | Challenging | $28,000 | High | |
| #8 | $36,143 | 74 | $21,500 | Challenging | $25,294 | High | |
| #9 | University Of VermontPublic | $35,250 | 77 | $20,951 | Challenging | $48,000 | High |
| #10 | $33,213 | 13 | $26,814 | High | $36,545 | High | |
| #11 | University Of MainePublic | $28,236 | 16 | $25,000 | High | $21,900 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
