Compare 37 Geospatial Intelligence. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,876. Top programs: $80,946+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geospatial Intelligence tells a different story. Across 38 programs, earnings range from $43,798 to $80,946—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Champlain College's Geospatial Intelligence program leads with graduates earning $80,946, nearly double the field average of $46,123. Robert Morris University follows at $80,106, while Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania delivers $67,808—proving that specialized programs can excel regardless of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $55,359 post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $80,946
Strong outcomes with 67% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
12.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $80,946 | 95 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Manageable |
| #2 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $80,106 | 5 | $26,950 | Excellent | $38,989 | Manageable |
| #3 | $67,808 | 59 | $26,000 | Excellent | $26,233 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $59,784 | 21 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $58,249 | 39 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #6 | $57,524 | 245 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $55,359 | 164 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #8 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $54,115 | 101 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #9 | $53,723 | 38 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #10 | $53,479 | 30 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Manageable | |
| #11 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $52,528 | 53 | $22,500 | Good | $32,980 | High |
| #12 | $50,263 | 65 | $21,500 | Good | $23,585 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $48,278 | 18 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | High | |
| #14 | $46,794 | 63 | $21,977 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $46,079 | 13 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #16 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $45,324 | 32 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #17 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $43,918 | 22 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #18 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $43,841 | 8 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #19 | $43,798 | 11 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #20 | $42,303 | 148 | $21,000 | Manageable | $15,191 | High | |
| #21 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $42,100 | 28 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,142 | High |
| #22 | $40,515 | 28 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,776 | High | |
| #23 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $40,440 | 23 | $24,901 | Challenging | $16,500 | High |
| #24 | $39,956 | 20 | $20,000 | Manageable | $14,229 | High | |
| #25 | $39,879 | 64 | $17,622 | Manageable | $18,946 | 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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