Compare 12 Entomology. programs in the South. Average earnings: $29,535.
With top graduates earning $39,628, Entomology stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus leads with Entomology graduates earning $39,628, well above the $29,535 regional average. Texas State University follows at $35,783, while Liberty University reaches $35,130. These outcomes reflect program-specific strengths rather than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Oklahoma graduates borrow $20,654 and face a 16.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Texas State shows a higher 21.8% burden despite similar net costs, proving that the best financial choice requires looking beyond sticker price.
Highest program earnings: $39,628
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
16.6% payment burden | Manageable
44.4% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $39,628 | 214 | $20,654 | Manageable | $31,890 | High | |
| #2 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $35,783 | 55 | $21,000 | Challenging | $22,500 | High |
| #3 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $35,130 | 35 | $24,500 | High | $16,398 | High |
| #4 | $34,721 | 33 | $19,606 | Challenging | $17,125 | High | |
| #5 | Berry CollegePrivate | $33,258 | 47 | $23,250 | High | $29,771 | High |
| #6 | Lees-Mcrae CollegePrivate | $33,123 | 29 | $17,375 | Challenging | $17,576 | High |
| #7 | $29,778 | 58 | $20,121 | High | $23,000 | High | |
| #8 | $29,685 | 73 | $17,804 | High | $32,258 | High | |
| #9 | $25,194 | 61 | $20,500 | High | $38,513 | High | |
| #10 | $21,234 | 40 | $21,105 | High | $21,004 | High | |
| #11 | University Of FloridaPublic | $19,797 | 34 | $15,000 | High | $18,837 | High |
| #12 | Kentucky Wesleyan CollegePrivate | $17,085 | 14 | $23,250 | High | $24,773 | 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 →
