Compare 148 Health and Wellness, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $58,935. Top programs: $137,948+.
With top graduates earning $138K, 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 $79K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 148 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, Creighton University's Health and Wellness program delivers $138K in median earnings—more than double the $59K field average. Touro University follows at $136K with a cohort of 252 graduates, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't confined to the most selective schools. The University of Delaware, a public institution, posts $108K—further evidence that program choice drives outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Touro University graduates borrow just $15,547 and face a 1.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families factoring in parent loans, Touro again leads with a 5.1% combined burden—also 'Excellent'—meaning loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income on either measure.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $137,948 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| #2 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $135,742 | 252 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Excellent |
| #3 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $115,095 | 28 | $26,942 | Excellent | $28,500 | Good |
| #4 | University Of DelawarePublic | $107,695 | 76 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Good |
| #5 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $83,812 | 19 | $25,305 | Excellent | $25,932 | Manageable |
| #6 | $83,194 | 26 | $23,725 | Excellent | $17,794 | Good | |
| #7 | $82,911 | 19 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,119 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $82,727 | 21 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,738 | Good |
| #9 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $82,533 | 103 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Manageable |
| #10 | $80,630 | 51 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Excellent | |
| #11 | Mercy College Of OhioPrivate | $80,420 | 40 | $20,834 | Excellent | $16,824 | Good |
| #12 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $79,664 | 21 | $26,130 | Excellent | $44,670 | Challenging |
| #13 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $78,545 | 38 | — | — | — | — |
| #14 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $78,431 | 179 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Manageable |
| #15 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $77,075 | 446 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #16 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $76,417 | 45 | $26,250 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #17 | $76,268 | 149 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | |
| #18 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $75,353 | 84 | $27,000 | Excellent | $49,390 | Challenging |
| #19 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $74,576 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| #20 | University Of FloridaPublic | $74,152 | 217 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #21 | $74,114 | 37 | $22,000 | Excellent | $18,781 | Good | |
| #22 | $74,079 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $73,478 | 62 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | |
| #24 | $72,747 | 18 | $27,000 | Excellent | $21,595 | Manageable | |
| #25 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $72,531 | 88 | $24,211 | Excellent | $53,549 | Challenging |
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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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