Compare 62 Healthcare Innovation. programs in the South. Average earnings: $46,352.
With top graduates earning $108,898, Healthcare Innovation stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $62K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Georgetown University's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $108,898, while the regional average sits at $46,352. But James Madison University proves the point—their program produces graduates earning $63,346 with a 76% acceptance rate, demonstrating that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
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. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the premium earnings sustainable.
| 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 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $63,346 | 82 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Challenging |
| #3 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $61,483 | 46 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | High |
| #4 | $59,943 | 23 | $26,394 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | King UniversityPrivate | $59,773 | 42 | $22,750 | Good | $13,363 | Manageable |
| #6 | Radford UniversityPublic | $58,731 | 9 | $24,000 | Good | $22,158 | Challenging |
| #7 | Towson UniversityPublic | $54,853 | 87 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #8 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $54,831 | 86 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #9 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | $54,213 | 7 | $21,852 | Good | $25,137 | Challenging |
| #10 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $54,033 | 25 | $22,500 | Good | $40,055 | High |
| #11 | $53,994 | 21 | $22,500 | Good | $14,685 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $53,492 | 14 | $24,500 | Good | $58,682 | High |
| #13 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $53,399 | 64 | $22,750 | Good | $19,710 | Challenging |
| #14 | $52,995 | 60 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Barry UniversityPrivate | $52,627 | 28 | $26,997 | Manageable | $14,569 | Challenging |
| #16 | $52,157 | 59 | $20,231 | Good | $21,919 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $52,107 | 44 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $51,637 | 142 | $22,300 | Good | $20,498 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $51,612 | 7 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $50,307 | 30 | $27,000 | Manageable | $18,771 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $49,746 | 49 | $20,500 | Good | $15,568 | Challenging |
| #22 | $49,112 | 299 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Reinhardt UniversityPrivate | $49,073 | 24 | $23,900 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #24 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $48,651 | 82 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | Challenging |
| #25 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $48,335 | 38 | $26,333 | Manageable | $12,000 | 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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