Compare 21 Ecology. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $40,464.
With top graduates earning $70,696, Ecology 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.
Connecticut College's Ecology program leads with graduates earning $70,696, followed by New York University at $63,003. The $40,464 average across 21 programs shows significant variation—regional schools like these often outperform expectations while highly selective programs struggle to justify their 9-11% admission rates.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Princeton graduates borrow just $10,320 and face a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Connecticut College achieves similar excellence at 6.7%, proving that top Ecology programs can deliver both strong outcomes and manageable debt.
| 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 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $43,284 | 33 | $26,940 | Manageable | $49,892 | High |
| #7 | $42,770 | 30 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #8 | $40,039 | 6 | $21,196 | Manageable | $19,010 | High | |
| #9 | $39,491 | 27 | $21,500 | Manageable | $25,294 | High | |
| #10 | University Of New EnglandPrivate | $39,196 | 30 | $25,250 | Challenging | $29,675 | High |
| #11 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $38,758 | 13 | $27,000 | Challenging | $54,414 | High |
| #12 | $38,352 | 33 | $21,500 | Challenging | $35,324 | High | |
| #13 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $38,257 | 69 | $18,228 | Manageable | $21,400 | High |
| #14 | $37,964 | 145 | $11,000 | Good | $11,551 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $37,783 | 39 | $22,250 | Challenging | $28,000 | High | |
| #16 | $34,617 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $30,473 | High | |
| #17 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $34,193 | 39 | $20,500 | Challenging | $23,182 | High |
| #18 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 32 | $12,975 | Challenging | $29,769 | High |
| #19 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $22,667 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $49,390 | High |
| #20 | Siena CollegePrivate | $21,508 | 21 | $26,561 | High | $40,800 | High |
| #21 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $13,702 | 16 | $27,000 | High | $44,628 | 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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