Compare 54 Biomechanics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,542. Top programs: $75,829+.
With top graduates earning $75,829, Biomechanics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $30K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Gettysburg College's Biomechanics program leads with graduates earning $75,829, well above the $45,542 average across all 54 programs. But University of Wyoming follows closely at $70,826 while accepting 97% of applicants—demonstrating that accessible programs can deliver exceptional outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 4.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $75,829 | 46 | $26,999 | Excellent | $62,000 | High |
| #2 | University Of WyomingPublic | $70,826 | 61 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good |
| #3 | University Of LynchburgPrivate | $66,492 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $31,450 | Challenging |
| #4 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $63,291 | 139 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #5 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $60,978 | 314 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #6 | $60,293 | 169 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $60,077 | 75 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $59,814 | 31 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #9 | University Of FloridaPublic | $57,694 | 251 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #10 | University At BuffaloPublic | $56,469 | 79 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #11 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $56,062 | 161 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #12 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $55,631 | 54 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | High |
| #13 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $54,837 | 80 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #14 | $54,689 | 125 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $54,491 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,110 | Challenging |
| #16 | $54,457 | 299 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $53,389 | 212 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | High | |
| #18 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $52,759 | 32 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #19 | $51,776 | 31 | $21,030 | Good | $19,367 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $51,518 | 106 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #21 | University Of OregonPublic | $51,414 | 214 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #22 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | $49,823 | 36 | $27,000 | Manageable | $59,162 | High |
| #23 | $49,781 | 122 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $49,638 | 5 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,669 | High | |
| #25 | $49,460 | 348 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | 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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