Compare 5 Health Law. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,427. Top programs: $87,416+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Health Law tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $37,208 to $87,416—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. The school at the top of this list isn't a household name, yet its graduates out-earn those from a nationally recognized liberal arts college by more than $50,000.
Topping the list, Drexel University's Health Law program delivers $87,416 in median earnings—60% above the $54,427 program average. James Madison University, a public school in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, ranks second at $61,496, outperforming Amherst College's $37,208 by more than $24,000. Program-level choices, not prestige, are driving these gaps. Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →: https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Drexel graduates borrow $25,325 in student loans and face just a 5.4% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating. James Madison follows closely at 7.1%—also 'Excellent'—with a net price of just $11,444. Both programs show that strong Health Law outcomes can come without burying graduates in debt.
Highest program earnings: $87,416
Strong outcomes ($87,416) with 79% acceptance rate
5.4% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
15.3% family burden | Manageable — payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $87,416 | 33 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #2 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $61,496 | 80 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Challenging |
| #3 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $48,808 | 17 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Challenging |
| #4 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $37,208 | 20 | — | — | — | — |
| #5 | $37,208 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
