Compare 5 Grantsmanship. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $48,319.
With top graduates earning $53,616, Grantsmanship stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $5K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Walsh University's Grantsmanship program leads with graduates earning $53,616, well above the $48,319 average across all 5 programs. Aquinas College follows at $51,589, demonstrating how smaller institutions can compete effectively. Roosevelt University rounds out the top three at $48,938.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Aquinas College graduates borrow $23,000 and face just a 10.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making it the strongest value proposition.
Highest program earnings: $53,616
Strong outcomes with 78% acceptance rate
10.9% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.9% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $53,616 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | High |
| #2 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $51,589 | 16 | $23,000 | Good | $24,361 | Challenging |
| #3 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $48,938 | 25 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | High |
| #4 | $47,638 | 22 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $39,816 | 28 | $23,940 | Challenging | $45,500 | 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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