Compare 38 Auctioneering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,423. Top programs: $71,451+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auctioneering tells a different story. Across 38 programs, earnings range from $44,110 to $71,451—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Saint Joseph's University's Auctioneering program leads with graduates earning $71,451, well above the $44,423 average. Marist College follows at $68,549, while Northwood University rounds out the top three at $65,717. The $27K gap between top and bottom programs proves that program selection matters more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northwood University graduates borrow $20,842 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Saint Joseph's also achieves excellent student affordability at 7.2%, but family debt pushes their total burden to 20.8%—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $71,451 | 159 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging |
| #2 | Marist CollegePrivate | $68,549 | 99 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | High |
| #3 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $65,717 | 81 | $20,842 | Excellent | $21,265 | Manageable |
| #4 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $56,399 | 53 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #5 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $53,479 | 65 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #6 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $52,921 | 27 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #7 | Lasell UniversityPrivate | $51,774 | 36 | $26,000 | Manageable | $40,506 | High |
| #8 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $50,828 | 24 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #9 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $50,192 | 29 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #10 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $49,823 | 27 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #11 | $49,026 | 309 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #12 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $48,908 | 88 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #13 | $48,505 | 18 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $48,283 | 117 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $47,769 | 68 | $14,744 | Good | $32,255 | High |
| #16 | $46,420 | 24 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #17 | Meredith CollegePrivate | $46,037 | 10 | $25,000 | Manageable | $44,613 | High |
| #18 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $45,697 | 19 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #19 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $44,823 | 11 | $24,000 | Manageable | $37,687 | High |
| #20 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $44,110 | 13 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #21 | $43,940 | 47 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #22 | $43,692 | 57 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #23 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $43,058 | 16 | $24,411 | Manageable | $19,865 | High |
| #24 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivate | $40,352 | 14 | $25,288 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #25 | $40,015 | 13 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | 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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