Compare 14 Grantsmanship. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $49,398. Top programs: $74,655+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Grantsmanship tells a different story. Across 14 programs, earnings range from $29,685 to $74,655—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Bentley University's Grantsmanship program leads with graduates earning $74,655, well above the $49,398 average. But regional publics compete: Cuny Bernard M Baruch College produces graduates earning $62,502 with a much larger cohort of 317 students, proving program outcomes don't follow institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 4.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $74,655 | 39 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Challenging |
| #2 | $62,502 | 317 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #3 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $61,840 | 133 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | High |
| #4 | University Of HoustonPublic | $58,198 | 42 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #5 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $53,616 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | High |
| #6 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $51,589 | 16 | $23,000 | Good | $24,361 | Challenging |
| #7 | $49,282 | 59 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #8 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $48,938 | 25 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | High |
| #9 | $47,638 | 22 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $46,684 | 34 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #11 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $39,816 | 28 | $23,940 | Challenging | $45,500 | High |
| #12 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $36,907 | 13 | $26,244 | High | $57,511 | High |
| #13 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $30,228 | 9 | $25,278 | High | $14,773 | High |
| #14 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 10 | $26,389 | High | $28,000 | 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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