Compare 5 Family Systems. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $36,222.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Family Systems tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $31,452 to $39,158—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
York College of Pennsylvania's Family Systems program leads with graduates earning $39,158, despite being less well-known than Penn State. The $7,706 gap between top and bottom programs reinforces that outcomes depend on program strength, not institutional prestige.
High earnings don't guarantee affordability—debt burden matters more. Penn State achieves the lowest student payment burden at 21.3%, though all programs fall into the 'Challenging' category. When parent loans are included, York College leads with a 53.8% family burden, showing how financing choices reshape value calculations.
Highest program earnings: $39,158
Strong outcomes with 94.2% acceptance
21.3% payment burden | Challenging
53.8% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $39,158 | 16 | $26,000 | Challenging | $33,999 | High |
| #2 | $38,637 | 282 | $25,000 | Challenging | $38,368 | High | |
| #3 | $36,463 | 33 | $26,798 | High | $26,073 | High | |
| #4 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | $35,400 | 21 | $25,621 | High | $37,908 | High |
| #5 | Temple UniversityPublic | $31,452 | 39 | $24,395 | High | $36,495 | 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 →
