Compare 8 Healthcare Innovation. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $54,775.
With top graduates earning $63,708, Healthcare Innovation stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $9K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Concordia University-Saint Paul's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $63,708, closely followed by University of Minnesota-Duluth at $63,676. The average across all 8 programs is $54,775, but this tight competition among the top performers—including Winona State at $61,935—shows that strong outcomes aren't limited to prestigious institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates borrow $17,832 and face just a 5.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $63,708
Strong outcomes with 75% acceptance
5.9% payment burden | Excellent
11.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $63,708 | 35 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #2 | $63,676 | 42 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $61,935 | 32 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #4 | $61,608 | 33 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,092 | Good | |
| #5 | $57,858 | 31 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $52,113 | 77 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $39,009 | 10 | $20,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | High | |
| #8 | $38,289 | 33 | $21,500 | Challenging | $14,676 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
