Compare 674 Auditing. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $62,713. Top programs: $127,971+.
With top graduates earning $128,000, Auditing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $65K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Georgetown University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $127,971, nearly double the $62,682 average across all 675 programs. Santa Clara University follows at $101,411, while Washington and Lee delivers $101,332—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive these outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgetown graduates borrow $15,500 and face just a 2.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.12.
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 →
