Compare 6 Bioenergy. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $49,345.
Bioenergy programs produce graduates earning between $40,572 and $65,900—a $25K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Central Michigan University's Bioenergy program leads with graduates earning $65,900, significantly above the $49,345 average. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point follows at $50,348 with a larger cohort of 83 students, while Michigan State's program produces $48,967 earners—proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Central Michigan graduates borrow $27,000 and face just an 8.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 5 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $65,900 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $50,348 | 83 | $21,503 | Good | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $48,967 | 20 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #4 | $48,273 | 27 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $42,012 | 35 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #6 | $40,572 | 70 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | 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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