Compare 13 Healthcare Innovation. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $58,366.
The highest-earning Healthcare Innovation program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $47K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Elizabethtown College's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $85,329—significantly above the $58,366 average. Duquesne University follows at $65,395, while University of Pittsburgh matches closely at $65,377. This demonstrates how specialized programs can excel independently of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Elizabethtown College graduates borrow $27,000 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.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $85,329 | 9 | $27,000 | Excellent | $51,299 | Challenging |
| #2 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $65,395 | 15 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #3 | $65,377 | 25 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $64,295 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $64,168 | 31 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | Challenging |
| #6 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | $61,872 | 19 | $26,973 | Good | $34,345 | Challenging |
| #7 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $59,326 | 10 | $27,000 | Good | $34,053 | Challenging |
| #8 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $53,150 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,652 | High |
| #9 | Carlow UniversityPrivate | $52,943 | 18 | $25,500 | Good | $19,684 | Challenging |
| #10 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $51,645 | 47 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #11 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $49,058 | 24 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | High |
| #12 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $48,041 | 6 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #13 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $38,160 | 13 | $25,788 | Challenging | $33,790 | 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 →
