Compare 7 Housing and Human Environments. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $60,976. Top programs: $82,824+.
The highest-earning Housing and Human Environments program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $41K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates at the top earn $83K while the field averages $61K—a divergence that makes program selection, not school selection, the critical decision.
Topping the list, CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers $83K in median Housing and Human Environments earnings—from a public commuter school in Brooklyn with an 80% admission rate. University of Georgia comes in second at $70K, and Brigham Young University rounds out the top three at $64K. The average across all 7 programs is $61K, meaning the right program choice is worth far more than chasing a name.
CUNY New York City College of Technology doesn't just lead on earnings—it dominates on affordability. Graduates carry just $10,533 in student debt with a 2.4% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating. Even accounting for parent loans, the combined family burden sits at 4.9%—still Excellent. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income at the same program that produces the field's highest earners. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $82,824
Strong outcomes ($82,824) with 80% acceptance rate
2.4% payment burden | Excellent
4.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,824 | 21 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #2 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $69,818 | 38 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #3 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $63,855 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| #4 | $61,683 | 47 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $54,226 | 26 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $52,861 | 19 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $41,565 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
