Compare 12 Geochemistry. programs in New York. Average earnings: $39,138.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geochemistry tells a different story. Across 12 programs, earnings range from $25,194 to $63,040—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Union College's Geochemistry program leads with graduates earning $63,040, well above the $39,138 average. But University at Buffalo, with a 69% acceptance rate, delivers $58,438—proving accessible programs can compete with selective ones when evaluated on actual outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University at Buffalo graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 7.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $63,040
Strong outcomes with 69% acceptance
7.3% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
16.4% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Union CollegePrivate | $63,040 | 6 | $25,337 | Good | $57,000 | High |
| #2 | University At BuffaloPublic | $58,438 | 57 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #3 | Suny OneontaPublic | $51,113 | 15 | $19,812 | Good | $24,845 | Challenging |
| #4 | $49,674 | 24 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $39,544 | 10 | $21,028 | Manageable | $12,951 | High | |
| #6 | $33,138 | 22 | $21,500 | High | $35,000 | High | |
| #7 | $32,569 | 17 | $20,880 | High | $19,416 | High | |
| #8 | Suny BrockportPublic | $32,382 | 21 | $20,000 | High | $16,353 | High |
| #9 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $30,771 | 14 | $17,000 | High | $45,578 | High |
| #10 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $27,439 | 7 | $24,250 | High | $19,000 | High |
| #11 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $26,353 | 25 | $19,500 | High | $22,092 | High |
| #12 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 13 | $14,000 | High | $38,000 | 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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