Compare 54 Biomechanics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $60,136. Top programs: $122,809+.
With top Biomechanics graduates earning $122,809, this is a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $60K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 54 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Nova Southeastern University leads the rankings, with Biomechanics graduates earning $122,809—more than double the field average of $60,136. That gap isn't explained by prestige: public programs like University of Florida ($73,679) and UMass Amherst ($74,422) place ahead of many private institutions. The data rewards program choice, not name recognition.
Brigham Young University stands out on debt burden: graduates carry just $11,069 in student loans and face a 3.3% payment burden—solidly 'Excellent' by GPS standards. Nova Southeastern matches that 3.3% burden while delivering $122,809 in earnings, pairing the field's highest outcomes with easily manageable loan payments. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $122,809
Strong outcomes ($122,809) with 73% acceptance rate
3.3% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
6.7% family burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $122,809 | 8 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,738 | Excellent |
| #2 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $81,548 | 26 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #3 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $78,125 | 87 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | $76,789 | 27 | $26,063 | Excellent | $31,387 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $76,318 | 37 | $24,000 | Excellent | $53,476 | Challenging |
| #6 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $75,320 | 66 | $26,999 | Excellent | $62,000 | High |
| #7 | $74,422 | 175 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $74,391 | 61 | $25,000 | Excellent | $31,504 | Manageable |
| #9 | $74,020 | 34 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #10 | University Of FloridaPublic | $73,679 | 251 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #11 | $71,444 | 310 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $70,907 | 22 | $24,250 | Excellent | $12,987 | Good | |
| #13 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $70,165 | 167 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Manageable |
| #14 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $68,321 | 306 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #15 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $67,645 | 25 | $19,500 | Excellent | $60,000 | High |
| #16 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $67,348 | 49 | $24,454 | Excellent | $37,652 | Challenging |
| #17 | University At BuffaloPublic | $66,880 | 100 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #18 | $66,461 | 111 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $65,677 | 128 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Manageable |
| #20 | $64,629 | 287 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $63,534 | 192 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $62,342 | 109 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #23 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $61,791 | 122 | $22,750 | Excellent | $19,710 | Manageable |
| #24 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $61,342 | 166 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #25 | $61,309 | 137 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | Challenging |
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