Compare 12 Geospatial Intelligence. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $54,751.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geospatial Intelligence tells a different story. Across 12 programs in the Northeast, earnings range from $31,750 to $80,946—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Champlain College's Geospatial Intelligence program leads with graduates earning $80,946, well above the $54,751 regional average. Robert Morris University follows at $80,106, while Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania delivers $67,808—proof that specialized programs can outperform regardless of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY John Jay College 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 | $57,524 | 245 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $55,359 | 164 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $54,115 | 101 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #7 | $53,723 | 38 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #8 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $46,079 | 13 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #9 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $45,324 | 32 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #10 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $43,841 | 8 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #11 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $40,440 | 23 | $24,901 | Challenging | $16,500 | High |
| #12 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $31,750 | 59 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | 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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