Compare 15 Biomechanics. programs in the South. Average earnings: $46,778.
With top graduates earning $66,492, Biomechanics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Lynchburg's Biomechanics program leads with graduates earning $66,492, followed by West Virginia University at $63,291. The average across all 15 programs is $46,778, demonstrating significant variation that tracks program quality rather than overall institutional reputation. Regional publics compete effectively with private institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 5.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $57,694 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of LynchburgPrivate | $66,492 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $31,450 | Challenging |
| #2 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $63,291 | 139 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #3 | University Of FloridaPublic | $57,694 | 251 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #4 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $56,062 | 161 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $55,631 | 54 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | High |
| #6 | $53,389 | 212 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | High | |
| #7 | $51,776 | 31 | $21,030 | Good | $19,367 | Challenging | |
| #8 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $47,185 | 91 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #9 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $41,932 | 97 | $23,250 | Manageable | $35,971 | High |
| #10 | Gardner-Webb UniversityPrivate | $39,946 | 18 | $24,222 | Challenging | $19,524 | High |
| #11 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | $39,928 | 41 | $25,000 | Challenging | $46,387 | High |
| #12 | Life UniversityPrivate | $36,662 | 38 | $16,666 | Manageable | $20,335 | High |
| #13 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | $36,219 | 33 | $25,000 | High | $33,294 | High |
| #14 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $29,884 | 213 | $21,000 | High | $43,605 | High |
| #15 | $25,580 | 55 | $22,310 | High | $14,836 | 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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