Compare 143 Health and Wellness, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $46,096. Top programs: $129,668+.
With top graduates earning $129,668, Health and Wellness, General stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $50K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Creighton University's Health and Wellness program leads with graduates earning $129,668, significantly above the $46,096 average across 143 programs. The University of Kentucky follows at $94,455, demonstrating how regional publics compete with private institutions while delivering strong outcomes for larger cohorts.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Creighton graduates borrow $25,000 and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong earnings even more valuable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $129,668 | 19 | $25,000 | Excellent | $31,504 | Excellent |
| #2 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $94,455 | 86 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Good |
| #3 | $93,097 | 24 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,119 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $79,744 | 16 | $25,305 | Excellent | $25,932 | Manageable |
| #5 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $78,545 | 25 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #6 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $77,878 | 256 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Good |
| #7 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $77,697 | 7 | $27,000 | Excellent | $32,186 | Manageable |
| #8 | $75,635 | 40 | $23,500 | Excellent | $25,362 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $70,043 | 49 | $26,250 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #10 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | $69,660 | 88 | $26,973 | Excellent | $34,345 | Challenging |
| #11 | $68,169 | 132 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #12 | University Of FloridaPublic | $65,782 | 220 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #13 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $65,693 | 37 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #14 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $65,592 | 29 | $26,000 | Good | $39,500 | Challenging |
| #15 | $65,454 | 104 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $65,376 | 59 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $64,840 | 117 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #18 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $64,220 | 57 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #19 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $63,797 | 459 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Manageable |
| #20 | Wheaton CollegePrivate | $63,432 | 37 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging |
| #21 | $61,858 | 56 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $60,512 | 142 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $60,464 | 21 | $24,250 | Good | $21,738 | Manageable |
| #24 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $59,945 | 181 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #25 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $58,409 | 345 | $20,500 | Excellent | $23,182 | Challenging |
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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