Compare 33 Auctioneering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,531. Top programs: $80,764+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auctioneering tells a different story. Across 33 programs, earnings range from $27,276 to $80,764—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A degree from a lesser-known institution can outperform one from a more recognized name, so the program you choose matters far more than the brand on your diploma.
Topping the list, Saint Joseph's University – Philadelphia delivers Auctioneering graduates earning $80,764—well above the $54,531 average across all 33 programs. Northwood University follows at $77,647, and Marist University rounds out the top three at $74,534. None of these are household names in national rankings, yet all three outperform the field by a wide margin. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Debt burden completes the picture. Northwood University graduates carry $20,842 in student loans and face just a 5.2% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' category, meaning loan payments are easily manageable relative to post-grad income. When family borrowing is factored in, Northwood again leads with an 11.3% combined burden, rated 'Good.' High earnings and low debt: that combination is worth more than a prestigious address.
Highest program earnings: $80,764
Strong outcomes ($80,764) with 89% acceptance
5.2% payment burden | Excellent
11.3% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $80,764 | 144 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $77,647 | 38 | $20,842 | Excellent | $21,265 | Good |
| #3 | Marist UniversityPrivate | $74,534 | 99 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Challenging |
| #4 | Lasell UniversityPrivate | $69,156 | 27 | $26,000 | Excellent | $40,506 | Challenging |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $67,066 | 43 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | High |
| #6 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $66,108 | 40 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #7 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $62,392 | 15 | $24,000 | Good | $37,687 | Challenging |
| #8 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $62,009 | 10 | $19,218 | Excellent | $13,471 | Manageable |
| #9 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $61,955 | 87 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #10 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $61,884 | 25 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #11 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $61,066 | 17 | $25,305 | Good | $25,932 | Challenging |
| #12 | $61,055 | 239 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $58,794 | 82 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #14 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $57,815 | 41 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Challenging |
| #15 | $57,513 | 28 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $57,245 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $34,053 | High |
| #17 | Marymount UniversityPrivate | $56,160 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $45,008 | High |
| #18 | $55,878 | 94 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $55,029 | 11 | $17,940 | Excellent | $47,538 | High |
| #20 | $53,539 | 37 | $26,000 | Good | $34,260 | High | |
| #21 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $53,007 | 16 | $26,000 | Good | $52,117 | High |
| #22 | $51,020 | 6 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $47,823 | 12 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $47,584 | 22 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #25 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $47,078 | 6 | $24,411 | Manageable | $19,865 | 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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