Compare 80 Education, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,654. Top programs: $61,660+.
The highest-earning Education, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $21K earnings gap across 80 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Brown University's Education, General program leads with graduates earning $61,660, followed by Chapman University at $60,147. The average across all programs is $40,654, yet these standout programs demonstrate how specific departmental strengths matter more than overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $61,660
Strong outcomes with 55.6% acceptance
4.0% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
12.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $61,660 | 24 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #2 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $60,147 | 46 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | High |
| #3 | $58,769 | 231 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $57,410 | 69 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $56,726 | 24 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $55,018 | 12 | $22,000 | Good | $25,750 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $54,660 | 56 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #8 | $53,573 | 37 | $14,500 | Excellent | $13,507 | Manageable | |
| #9 | City University Of SeattlePrivate | $53,249 | 7 | $25,000 | Good | $19,040 | Challenging |
| #10 | $52,320 | 367 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Pacific UniversityPrivate | $51,090 | 30 | $23,223 | Good | $33,960 | High |
| #12 | University Of OregonPublic | $51,067 | 88 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #13 | Southwestern UniversityPrivate | $50,984 | 9 | $25,000 | Manageable | $46,546 | High |
| #14 | Smith CollegePrivate | $50,473 | 21 | $17,550 | Good | $30,366 | High |
| #15 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $49,801 | 14 | $25,000 | Manageable | $58,576 | High |
| #16 | Towson UniversityPublic | $48,964 | 42 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #17 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $47,703 | 85 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | High |
| #18 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $47,260 | 15 | $24,000 | Manageable | $37,687 | High |
| #19 | Corban UniversityPrivate | $46,369 | 37 | $22,625 | Manageable | $23,793 | High |
| #20 | $46,050 | 157 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #21 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $45,906 | 16 | $26,250 | Manageable | $30,000 | High |
| #22 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $45,762 | 27 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,285 | High |
| #23 | $45,014 | 16 | $23,750 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #24 | Midland UniversityPrivate | $44,888 | 44 | $26,134 | Manageable | $26,370 | High |
| #25 | Westminster CollegePrivate | $44,343 | 12 | $26,060 | Manageable | $26,086 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
