Compare 40 Geospatial Intelligence. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $57,848. Top programs: $101,401+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geospatial Intelligence tells a different story. Across 40 programs, earnings range from $30,409 to $101,401—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A small private college in Vermont outearns every public research university in this field, which means the conventional prestige shortcut fails students choosing where to study.
Champlain College leads the rankings with Geospatial Intelligence graduates earning $101,401—well above the 40-program average of $57,848. Florida State University ranks second at $93,841, demonstrating that selective public universities can compete at the top. The gap between Champlain and the field average exceeds $43,000, proof that program-level factors drive outcomes far more than institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida State University graduates borrow just $18,000 in student loans and face a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, FSU still leads with a 7.2% family burden—also 'Excellent'—making it the strongest value for both students and families financing this degree.
Highest program earnings: $101,401
Strong outcomes ($101,401) with 83% acceptance rate
3.5% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
7.2% family burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $101,401 | 74 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Good |
| #2 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $93,841 | 38 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent |
| #3 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $90,206 | 43 | $26,950 | Excellent | $38,989 | Manageable |
| #4 | $73,289 | 84 | $26,000 | Excellent | $26,233 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $69,491 | 68 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #6 | $69,321 | 13 | $21,196 | Excellent | $19,010 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $66,084 | 31 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $64,194 | 26 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | High |
| #9 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $63,360 | 120 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #10 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $63,182 | 29 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #11 | $62,726 | 13 | $22,057 | Excellent | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #12 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $62,455 | 69 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #13 | $61,633 | 42 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $61,026 | 72 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $60,744 | 22 | $26,389 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging |
| #16 | $60,464 | 180 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $60,416 | 160 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Good | |
| #18 | $58,037 | 13 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | $57,509 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $19,462 | Challenging |
| #20 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $56,265 | 42 | $19,883 | Good | $37,520 | High |
| #21 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $56,262 | 16 | $24,901 | Good | $16,500 | Manageable |
| #22 | $55,988 | 39 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $55,665 | 19 | $25,305 | Good | $25,932 | Challenging |
| #24 | $54,876 | 149 | $21,000 | Good | $15,191 | Manageable | |
| #25 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $54,589 | 66 | $24,750 | Good | $24,746 | Challenging |
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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