Compare 23 Geropsychology. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $43,763.
With top graduates earning $58,439, Geropsychology stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Boston College's Geropsychology program leads with graduates earning $58,439, well above the $43,763 average across 23 Northeast programs. Bryant University follows closely at $57,986, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't confined to the most selective institutions—Bryant accepts 66% of applicants compared to Boston College's 16%.
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. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $49,895 post-grad income, proving affordability and outcomes can align.
Highest program earnings: $58,439
Strong outcomes ($57,986) with 66% 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 | $49,895 | 481 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Albright CollegePrivate | $49,746 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,921 | High |
| #7 | $49,661 | 51 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Challenging | |
| #8 | The College Of Saint RosePrivate | $49,446 | 13 | $24,749 | Manageable | $25,176 | High |
| #9 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $48,015 | 27 | $23,250 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
| #10 | $47,627 | 42 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #11 | $46,414 | 20 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $45,447 | 15 | $14,744 | Good | $32,255 | High |
| #13 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $44,447 | 20 | $26,814 | Manageable | $35,886 | High |
| #14 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $43,650 | 37 | $21,000 | Manageable | $31,465 | High |
| #15 | $43,260 | 62 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #16 | $40,641 | 21 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,771 | High | |
| #17 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $35,806 | 30 | $16,250 | Manageable | $38,325 | High |
| #18 | Thomas CollegePrivate | $35,065 | 17 | $24,250 | High | $16,109 | High |
| #19 | Keystone CollegePrivate | $34,498 | 22 | $26,000 | High | $25,158 | High |
| #20 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $31,127 | 6 | $27,000 | High | $20,075 | High |
| #21 | Clarks Summit UniversityPrivate | $30,956 | 24 | $18,034 | High | $13,566 | High |
| #22 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $29,383 | 19 | $25,000 | High | $52,335 | High |
| #23 | University Of MainePublic | $23,828 | 17 | $25,000 | High | $21,900 | 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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