Compare 5 Geochemistry. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $43,671.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geochemistry tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $33,281 to $52,107—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Kean University's Geochemistry program leads with graduates earning $52,107, well above the $43,671 average across all programs. Rutgers-New Brunswick follows at $47,045, while Montclair State delivers $43,985—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Kean University graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 10.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kean UniversityPublic | $52,107 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | $47,045 | 15 | $21,500 | Manageable | $25,294 | High | |
| #3 | $43,985 | 19 | $22,000 | Manageable | $24,693 | High | |
| #4 | $41,937 | 5 | $22,334 | Manageable | $20,000 | High | |
| #5 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $33,281 | 11 | $20,500 | High | $23,182 | 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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