Compare 69 Ecology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $37,213. Top programs: $70,696+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Ecology tells a different story. Across 69 programs, earnings range from $42,770 to $70,696—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Connecticut College's Ecology program leads with graduates earning $70,696, well above the $37,213 average. New York University follows at $63,003, while Boston University rounds out the top three at $55,261—proving that program outcomes vary independently of overall institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Princeton University graduates borrow $10,320 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $70,696
Strong outcomes ($51,501) with 74% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
11.1% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $70,696 | 15 | $23,500 | Excellent | $44,488 | Challenging |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $63,003 | 49 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $55,261 | 29 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #4 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $54,389 | 68 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | Princeton UniversityPrivate | $53,038 | 46 | $10,320 | Excellent | $41,000 | High |
| #6 | $51,501 | 28 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $50,284 | 96 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #8 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $50,091 | 128 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #9 | $48,343 | 75 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #10 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $46,923 | 12 | $19,750 | Good | $12,173 | Challenging |
| #11 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $46,565 | 16 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #12 | $46,210 | 28 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $46,107 | 30 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #14 | $45,596 | 31 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $45,476 | 114 | $15,500 | Good | $24,257 | High | |
| #16 | $44,427 | 32 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | |
| #17 | $44,364 | 219 | $19,500 | Manageable | $46,340 | High | |
| #18 | $44,113 | 81 | $13,993 | Good | $26,465 | High | |
| #19 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $43,284 | 33 | $26,940 | Manageable | $49,892 | High |
| #20 | $42,770 | 30 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #21 | $42,546 | 39 | $13,000 | Good | $25,733 | High | |
| #22 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $40,973 | 46 | $24,211 | Challenging | $53,549 | High |
| #23 | $40,039 | 6 | $21,196 | Manageable | $19,010 | High | |
| #24 | $39,875 | 63 | $20,484 | Manageable | $28,364 | High | |
| #25 | $39,757 | 84 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,737 | 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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