Compare 41 Entomology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $42,203. Top programs: $69,471+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Entomology tells a different story. Across 41 programs, earnings range from $17,085 to $69,471—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. The spread makes clear that picking the right program matters far more than picking the most recognizable name on the diploma.
The University of Connecticut leads the rankings, with Entomology graduates earning $69,471—well above the $42,203 national average across all 41 programs. The runner-up, Brigham Young University in Provo, delivers $57,020, while the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus rounds out the top three at $55,682. Two regional publics and one private institution occupying the top three is exactly the kind of pattern prestige-based thinking misses. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow just $11,069 in student loans and face a 4.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. For families factoring in parent loans, BYU also leads on the combined burden at 8.8%—rated 'Good'—making it the standout choice whether students or parents are carrying the debt.
Highest program earnings: $69,471
Strong outcomes ($55,682) with 77% acceptance rate
4.4% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
8.8% family burden | Good — payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,471 | 107 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $57,020 | 27 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #3 | $55,682 | 216 | $20,654 | Good | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $55,352 | 167 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $53,727 | 27 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $50,080 | 50 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #7 | Berry CollegePrivate | $48,958 | 35 | $23,250 | Manageable | $29,771 | High |
| #8 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $48,908 | 27 | $21,250 | Good | $27,283 | High |
| #9 | $48,161 | 38 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | High | |
| #10 | $45,501 | 84 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | High | |
| #11 | University Of WyomingPublic | $44,424 | 53 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging |
| #12 | $44,226 | 200 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | |
| #13 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $44,201 | 55 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #14 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $43,943 | 44 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #15 | $43,434 | 15 | $21,105 | Manageable | $21,004 | High | |
| #16 | $43,207 | 29 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | High | |
| #17 | University Of New EnglandPrivate | $42,941 | 15 | $25,250 | Manageable | $29,675 | High |
| #18 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $42,883 | 39 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #19 | $42,505 | 33 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,551 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $42,474 | 74 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #21 | University Of FloridaPublic | $41,961 | 43 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | High |
| #22 | $41,888 | 57 | $19,500 | Manageable | $29,968 | High | |
| #23 | $41,768 | 111 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #24 | $41,543 | 48 | $17,804 | Manageable | $32,258 | High | |
| #25 | $41,343 | 24 | $26,814 | Challenging | $36,545 | High |
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