Compare 12 Auctioneering. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $41,993.
With top graduates earning $65,717, Auctioneering stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $24K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Northwood University's Auctioneering program leads with graduates earning $65,717, well above the $42K average across Midwest programs. Ferris State follows at $52,921, demonstrating how regional public universities can deliver strong outcomes in specialized fields regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northwood graduates borrow $20,842 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $65,717 | 81 | $20,842 | Excellent | $21,265 | Manageable |
| #2 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $52,921 | 27 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #3 | $49,026 | 309 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #4 | $43,940 | 47 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #5 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $43,058 | 16 | $24,411 | Manageable | $19,865 | High |
| #6 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivate | $40,352 | 14 | $25,288 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #7 | $40,015 | 13 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | High | |
| #8 | $38,920 | 10 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #9 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $35,904 | 31 | $23,250 | Challenging | $20,800 | High |
| #10 | $32,738 | 13 | $25,000 | High | $16,878 | High | |
| #11 | Stephens CollegePrivate | $32,563 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $27,900 | High |
| #12 | $28,765 | 40 | $26,188 | High | $22,488 | 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 →
