Compare 10 Auditing. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $70,809.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auditing tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $50,761 to $86,541—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Loyola University Maryland's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $86,541, well above the $70,809 average. But the real story emerges when University of Maryland-College Park ($84,592) nearly matches this outcome with 218 graduates versus Loyola's 58—demonstrating that program strength transcends institutional type.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 means graduates can manage loans with minimal impact on their post-graduation budget.
Highest program earnings: $86,541
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
13.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $86,541 | 58 | $27,000 | Excellent | $50,344 | Challenging |
| #2 | $84,592 | 218 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $77,022 | 63 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Manageable |
| #4 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $74,227 | 18 | $25,000 | Excellent | $31,791 | Manageable |
| #5 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $73,483 | 30 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,117 | Challenging |
| #6 | Towson UniversityPublic | $70,862 | 129 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable |
| #7 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $67,143 | 22 | $25,391 | Excellent | $42,721 | Challenging |
| #8 | $64,546 | 27 | $21,105 | Excellent | $21,004 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $58,908 | 21 | $27,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | $50,761 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,886 | 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.
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