Compare 33 Area Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $43,410.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $31,851 | 15 | $23,250 | High | $39,000 | High |
| #27 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $22,741 | 19 | $18,625 | High | $44,501 | High |
| #28 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $21,508 | 12 | $19,500 | High | $60,000 | High |
| #29 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | $21,508 | 16 | $22,902 | High | $31,129 | High |
| #30 | New York UniversityPrivate | $21,052 | 41 | $20,500 | High | $64,795 | High |
| #31 | $19,618 | 14 | $21,974 | High | $17,163 | High | |
| #32 | $17,396 | 17 | $25,000 | High | $38,368 | High | |
| #33 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $16,733 | 12 | $10,298 | High | $17,680 | 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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