Compare 63 Healthcare Innovation. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $52,302.
With top graduates earning $75,998, Healthcare Innovation stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
National Louis University's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $75,998, followed closely by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at $75,646. The average across all 63 Midwest programs is $52,302, demonstrating how top performers—including accessible regional programs—significantly outpace the field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. National Louis University graduates borrow $19,750 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire leads with a 9.1% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $75,998 | 39 | $19,750 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #2 | $75,646 | 59 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #3 | Ottawa University-OttawaPrivate | $75,385 | 38 | $21,500 | Excellent | $20,600 | Good |
| #4 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $73,098 | 63 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #5 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $70,423 | 68 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #6 | $69,972 | 24 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | $68,206 | 24 | $23,000 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #8 | $63,708 | 35 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #9 | $63,676 | 42 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $63,419 | 63 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $61,935 | 32 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #12 | $61,608 | 33 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,092 | Good | |
| #13 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $61,516 | 66 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
| #14 | $60,570 | 33 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $59,276 | 38 | $25,000 | Good | $31,504 | Challenging |
| #16 | $59,162 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $58,275 | 13 | $23,592 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $57,858 | 31 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $57,468 | 40 | $23,879 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable |
| #20 | $56,840 | 15 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $56,691 | 10 | $19,968 | Good | $11,334 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $54,465 | 34 | $23,000 | Good | $16,149 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $54,093 | 35 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Stephens CollegePrivate | $54,035 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $27,900 | High |
| #25 | Avila UniversityPrivate | $53,937 | 13 | $25,000 | Good | $19,309 | 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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