Compare 10 Informatics. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $85,637.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Informatics tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $46,087 to $132,277—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Wellesley College's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $132,277, followed closely by Northeastern at $132,227. The average across Massachusetts programs is $85,637, but the top performers demonstrate how specialized programs can excel regardless of institutional size—Wellesley's 47-student cohort produces outcomes rivaling much larger programs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $132,277 | 47 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Excellent |
| #2 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $132,227 | 314 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Good |
| #3 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $100,068 | 38 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Manageable |
| #4 | $93,144 | 19 | $23,750 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $90,180 | 62 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Good | |
| #6 | $73,122 | 217 | $21,974 | Excellent | $17,163 | Good | |
| #7 | $73,023 | 30 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $64,132 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $52,107 | 25 | $25,000 | Good | $20,284 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $46,087 | 17 | $24,239 | Manageable | $16,500 | 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.
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