Compare 179 Healthcare Innovation. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $51,343. Top programs: $108,898+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Healthcare Innovation tells a different story. Across 179 programs, earnings range from $64,295 to $108,898—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Georgetown University's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $108,898, well above the $51,343 average. But the rankings reveal unexpected patterns: Elizabethtown College ($85,329) and UConn ($80,323) demonstrate that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgetown graduates borrow $15,500 and face just a 2.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even at $108K earnings, smart borrowing keeps loan payments minimal, proving that top programs can deliver both outcomes and affordability.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $108,898 | 32 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #2 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $85,329 | 9 | $27,000 | Excellent | $51,299 | Challenging |
| #3 | $80,323 | 19 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #4 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $75,998 | 39 | $19,750 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #5 | $75,646 | 59 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #6 | Ottawa University-OttawaPrivate | $75,385 | 38 | $21,500 | Excellent | $20,600 | Good |
| #7 | New England CollegePrivate | $73,366 | 23 | $26,000 | Excellent | $29,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $73,098 | 63 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #9 | Providence CollegePrivate | $72,871 | 61 | $27,000 | Excellent | $46,300 | Challenging |
| #10 | $72,748 | 10 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $72,627 | 129 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #12 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $71,297 | 20 | $25,000 | Excellent | $58,576 | High |
| #13 | $70,514 | 39 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $70,423 | 68 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #15 | $69,972 | 24 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | $68,206 | 24 | $23,000 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #17 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivate | $66,556 | 23 | $27,000 | Good | $40,638 | Challenging |
| #18 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $65,395 | 15 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #19 | $65,377 | 25 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $64,295 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #21 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $64,168 | 31 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | Challenging |
| #22 | $63,708 | 35 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #23 | $63,676 | 42 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $63,419 | 63 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #25 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $63,346 | 82 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | 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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