Compare 39 Healthcare Innovation. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $57,165.
Healthcare Innovation programs produce graduates earning between $55,523 and $85,329—a $30K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 39 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Elizabethtown College's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $85,329, well above the regional average of $57,165. The University of Connecticut follows at $80,323, while New England College rounds out the top three at $73,366—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Connecticut graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, SUNY Brockport offers the best overall value with a 14.0% family burden despite lower earnings at $60,623.
| 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 | $80,323 | 19 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #3 | New England CollegePrivate | $73,366 | 23 | $26,000 | Excellent | $29,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | Providence CollegePrivate | $72,871 | 61 | $27,000 | Excellent | $46,300 | Challenging |
| #5 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $72,627 | 129 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #6 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $71,297 | 20 | $25,000 | Excellent | $58,576 | High |
| #7 | $70,514 | 39 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivate | $66,556 | 23 | $27,000 | Good | $40,638 | Challenging |
| #9 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $65,395 | 15 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #10 | $65,377 | 25 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $64,295 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #12 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $64,168 | 31 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | Challenging |
| #13 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | $61,872 | 19 | $26,973 | Good | $34,345 | Challenging |
| #14 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $61,265 | 30 | $26,814 | Good | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #15 | Suny BrockportPublic | $60,623 | 5 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,353 | Manageable |
| #16 | $60,292 | 14 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $59,326 | 10 | $27,000 | Good | $34,053 | Challenging |
| #18 | Fisher CollegePrivate | $57,817 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $29,228 | Challenging |
| #19 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $56,639 | 28 | $20,500 | Good | $14,512 | Manageable |
| #20 | $55,523 | 17 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $54,517 | 41 | $23,577 | Good | $36,515 | High |
| #22 | $53,881 | 14 | $27,000 | Good | $25,900 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $53,599 | 228 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Good |
| #24 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $53,150 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,652 | High |
| #25 | Carlow UniversityPrivate | $52,943 | 18 | $25,500 | Good | $19,684 | 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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