Compare 50 Geropsychology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,599. Top programs: $58,439+.
The highest-earning Geropsychology program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 51 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's Geropsychology program leads with graduates earning $71,212—well above the $41,200 average. Boston College follows at $58,439, while Bryant University rounds out the top three at $57,986. This variation demonstrates how program quality transcends overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY John Jay College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 5.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, Embry-Riddle combines top earnings with excellent student affordability at 6.7% burden, proving strong programs can also be financially smart.
Highest program earnings: $71,212
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
5.5% payment burden | Excellent
14.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $58,439 | 142 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #2 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $57,986 | 20 | $26,849 | Good | $55,956 | High |
| #3 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $57,765 | 40 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #4 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $53,449 | 43 | $27,000 | Good | $41,546 | High |
| #5 | $52,252 | 121 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $50,289 | 31 | $20,000 | Good | $14,229 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $49,895 | 481 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Albright CollegePrivate | $49,746 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,921 | High |
| #9 | $49,729 | 43 | $25,949 | Manageable | $23,250 | High | |
| #10 | $49,661 | 51 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Challenging | |
| #11 | The College Of Saint RosePrivate | $49,446 | 13 | $24,749 | Manageable | $25,176 | High |
| #12 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $48,015 | 27 | $23,250 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
| #13 | $47,627 | 42 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #14 | $47,306 | 51 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #15 | $47,260 | 73 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $46,414 | 20 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $46,120 | 58 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $45,959 | 37 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #19 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $45,447 | 15 | $14,744 | Good | $32,255 | High |
| #20 | $45,354 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,953 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $44,697 | 36 | $22,500 | Manageable | $22,978 | High | |
| #22 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $44,447 | 20 | $26,814 | Manageable | $35,886 | High |
| #23 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $43,650 | 37 | $21,000 | Manageable | $31,465 | High |
| #24 | $43,260 | 62 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #25 | $43,108 | 42 | $27,000 | Challenging | $29,276 | High |
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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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