Compare 8 Bartending/Bartender. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $32,896. Top programs: $36,439+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Bartending/Bartender programs tell a different story. Across 8 programs, earnings range from $20,213 to $36,439—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Mississippi University For Women's Bartending program leads with graduates earning $36,439, well above the $32,896 average. Nicholls State University follows at $36,052, while Johnson & Wales University-Providence reaches $35,554. These outcomes reflect program-specific factors rather than institutional prestige.
Earnings alone don't tell the complete story—debt burden matters significantly. Mississippi University For Women graduates borrow $15,000 and face a 14.8% payment burden, earning a 'Manageable' affordability rating. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 means graduates can handle payments without financial strain.
Highest program earnings: $36,439
Strong outcomes with 100% acceptance
14.8% payment burden | Manageable
26.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $36,439 | 15 | $15,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | High | |
| #2 | $36,052 | 40 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #3 | $35,554 | 133 | $26,000 | High | $34,260 | High | |
| #4 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 8 | $19,750 | Challenging | $17,284 | High |
| #5 | $34,489 | 11 | $22,750 | High | $39,759 | High | |
| #6 | $33,884 | 9 | $22,077 | High | $18,000 | High | |
| #7 | $31,479 | 13 | $16,023 | Challenging | $20,160 | High | |
| #8 | $20,213 | 15 | $15,180 | High | $16,789 | 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 →
