Compare 300 Illustration. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $51,628. Top programs: $138,588+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #151 | $51,719 | 42 | $11,047 | Excellent | $10,573 | Good | |
| #152 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $51,607 | 29 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,000 | High |
| #153 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $51,509 | 15 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #154 | Albright CollegePrivate | $51,507 | 24 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,921 | High |
| #155 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $51,485 | 20 | $22,000 | Good | $23,291 | Challenging |
| #156 | $51,437 | 40 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | |
| #157 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $51,406 | 9 | $26,130 | Manageable | $44,670 | High |
| #158 | $51,273 | 30 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #159 | $51,050 | 24 | $20,346 | Good | $16,180 | Challenging | |
| #160 | $50,814 | 43 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #161 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $50,746 | 18 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #162 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $50,658 | 101 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Challenging |
| #163 | Keene State CollegePublic | $50,507 | 20 | $25,749 | Manageable | $37,874 | High |
| #164 | $50,484 | 31 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #165 | $50,184 | 16 | $20,000 | Good | $14,229 | Challenging | |
| #166 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivate | $49,881 | 10 | $25,288 | Manageable | $18,000 | Challenging |
| #167 | $49,840 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $60,000 | High | |
| #168 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $49,818 | 12 | $24,250 | Manageable | $26,542 | High |
| #169 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $49,788 | 29 | $23,000 | Good | $44,413 | High |
| #170 | $49,729 | 13 | $15,047 | Excellent | $11,820 | Manageable | |
| #171 | $49,553 | 17 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #172 | $48,976 | 24 | $20,000 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #173 | $48,764 | 112 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #174 | $48,639 | 50 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | |
| #175 | Columbia College ChicagoPrivate | $48,601 | 239 | $25,000 | Manageable | $55,700 | 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 →
