Compare 47 Geospatial Intelligence. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $57,356. Top programs: $101,401+.
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 | $101,401 | 74 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Good |
| #2 | $98,996 | 66 | $23,666 | Excellent | $43,423 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $93,841 | 38 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent |
| #4 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $90,206 | 43 | $26,950 | Excellent | $38,989 | Manageable |
| #5 | $73,289 | 84 | $26,000 | Excellent | $26,233 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $69,491 | 68 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #7 | $69,321 | 13 | $21,196 | Excellent | $19,010 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $66,084 | 31 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $64,194 | 26 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | High |
| #10 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $63,360 | 120 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #11 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $63,182 | 29 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #12 | $62,726 | 13 | $22,057 | Excellent | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #13 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $62,455 | 69 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #14 | $62,455 | 11 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $61,633 | 42 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $61,026 | 72 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $60,744 | 22 | $26,389 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging |
| #18 | $60,464 | 180 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $60,416 | 160 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Good | |
| #20 | $58,037 | 13 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | $57,509 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $19,462 | Challenging |
| #22 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $56,265 | 42 | $19,883 | Good | $37,520 | High |
| #23 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $56,262 | 16 | $24,901 | Good | $16,500 | Manageable |
| #24 | $55,988 | 39 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Manageable | |
| #25 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $55,665 | 19 | $25,305 | Good | $25,932 | 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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