Compare 48 Geropsychology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $50,337. Top programs: $76,328+.
The highest-earning Geropsychology program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $52K earnings gap across 48 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. From a $24K floor to a $76K ceiling, where you study this field matters far more than how selective your school is. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Boston College leads the rankings, with Geropsychology graduates earning $76,328 — well above the $50,337 national average across all 48 programs. The story gets more interesting further down: CUNY Baruch (ranked #3) delivers $73,007 in graduate earnings at a net price of just $607, demonstrating that high outcomes are available at open-access public institutions, not only selective private ones.
Debt burden separates a good outcome from a great one. CUNY Baruch graduates borrow just $11,512 in student loans and face a 3.1% payment burden — firmly in the 'Excellent' tier. For families weighing parent loans too, Baruch's combined family burden of 9.4% still lands in the 'Good' tier, making it the clearest value pick whether students or parents are carrying the debt.
Highest program earnings: $76,328
Strong outcomes ($75,549) with 89% acceptance
3.1% payment burden | Excellent
9.4% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $76,328 | 138 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | $75,549 | 7 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $73,007 | 24 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #4 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $67,811 | 55 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #5 | Palo Alto UniversityPrivate | $66,171 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #6 | $64,897 | 8 | $27,000 | Good | $20,923 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $64,679 | 70 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $62,013 | 50 | $27,000 | Good | $41,546 | High |
| #9 | Albright CollegePrivate | $60,589 | 42 | $27,000 | Good | $31,921 | Challenging |
| #10 | Crown CollegePrivate | $60,077 | 13 | $22,500 | Good | $17,533 | Manageable |
| #11 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $59,898 | 35 | $15,000 | Excellent | $33,297 | Challenging |
| #12 | $58,570 | 55 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $56,119 | 21 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Challenging |
| #14 | $56,000 | 200 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $55,736 | 31 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #16 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $55,701 | 17 | $26,814 | Good | $35,886 | High |
| #17 | $55,595 | 499 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $55,282 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $29,276 | High | |
| #19 | $55,031 | 18 | $20,000 | Good | $14,229 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $52,940 | 15 | $25,949 | Good | $23,250 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $52,367 | 32 | $21,000 | Good | $31,465 | High |
| #22 | $51,077 | 26 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | $50,934 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $19,462 | Challenging |
| #24 | $50,176 | 60 | $22,142 | Good | $25,567 | High | |
| #25 | $49,922 | 30 | $21,058 | Good | $11,598 | Manageable |
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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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