Compare 416 General Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $50,571. Top programs: $147,998+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | $26,585 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $17,787 | High | |
| #402 | $26,461 | 17 | $11,399 | High | $9,350 | High | |
| #403 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $25,824 | 7 | $24,250 | High | $21,738 | High |
| #404 | University Of OregonPublic | $25,194 | 7 | $20,139 | High | $44,405 | High |
| #405 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 8 | $25,000 | High | $18,141 | High |
| #406 | Benedict CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 5 | $32,500 | High | $27,557 | High |
| #407 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $23,649 | 11 | $22,500 | High | $25,500 | High |
| #408 | Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $23,445 | 39 | $21,900 | High | $12,550 | High |
| #409 | Cumberland UniversityPrivate | $23,264 | 13 | $17,952 | High | $11,116 | High |
| #410 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $21,894 | 17 | $24,300 | High | $37,095 | High |
| #411 | $21,508 | 7 | $23,250 | High | $23,414 | High | |
| #412 | $21,052 | 14 | $18,750 | High | $23,871 | High | |
| #413 | $21,052 | 25 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | High | |
| #414 | $20,140 | 16 | $20,231 | High | $21,919 | High | |
| #415 | $18,771 | 19 | $19,500 | High | $46,340 | High | |
| #416 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $15,552 | 8 | $26,827 | High | $27,644 | High |
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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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
