Compare 16 Environmental Studies. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $40,446.
The highest-earning Environmental Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $40K earnings gap across 16 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Massachusetts Maritime Academy leads with graduates earning $64,846, while the average sits at $40,446.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $64,846—significantly above the state average of $40,446. Northeastern follows at $50,604, while UMass Amherst delivers $49,218. The top three programs all outperform expectations, proving that specialized focus trumps general reputation in this field.
Highest program earnings: $64,846
Strong outcomes with 95% acceptance rate
8.1% payment burden | Good
22.5% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $64,846 | 41 | $25,000 | Good | $38,678 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $50,604 | 66 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | High |
| #3 | $49,218 | 160 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #4 | $47,003 | 54 | $21,974 | Manageable | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $45,951 | 23 | $25,648 | Manageable | $35,451 | High |
| #6 | Clark UniversityPrivate | $45,811 | 20 | $26,759 | Manageable | $27,407 | High |
| #7 | $45,493 | 36 | $22,457 | Manageable | $18,544 | High | |
| #8 | $45,215 | 20 | $23,704 | Manageable | $18,400 | High | |
| #9 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $41,937 | 38 | $16,250 | Good | $38,325 | High |
| #10 | Boston CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 20 | $19,000 | Challenging | $45,000 | High |
| #11 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $33,692 | 10 | $25,000 | High | $58,576 | High |
| #12 | $31,305 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $20,284 | High | |
| #13 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 14 | $10,000 | Challenging | $38,825 | High |
| #14 | Smith CollegePrivate | $28,598 | 27 | $17,550 | High | $30,366 | High |
| #15 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | $28,598 | 24 | $22,902 | High | $31,129 | High |
| #16 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $50,540 | 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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