Compare 409 Informatics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $86,106. Top programs: $241,380+.
The highest-earning Informatics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $136K earnings gap across 382 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Pennsylvania's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $246,946, followed by Yale at $203,685 and Rice at $172,391. The national average sits at $74,369, demonstrating how elite program execution—not just school reputation—creates the $172K premium these leaders command.
Highest program earnings: $246,946
Strong outcomes ($116,372) with 57% acceptance
1.0% payment burden | Excellent
3.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $241,380 | 172 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #2 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $196,467 | 151 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #3 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $188,157 | 121 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent |
| #4 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $187,437 | 100 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Excellent |
| #5 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $182,443 | 121 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Excellent |
| #6 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $177,213 | 57 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Excellent |
| #7 | $172,904 | 1,070 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Excellent | |
| #8 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $163,708 | 483 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Excellent |
| #9 | $155,168 | 456 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Excellent | |
| #10 | Swarthmore CollegePrivate | $150,942 | 54 | $17,500 | Excellent | $65,862 | Good |
| #11 | $150,628 | 847 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Excellent | |
| #12 | $146,946 | 100 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Excellent | |
| #13 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $144,389 | 220 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Excellent |
| #14 | $144,103 | 366 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Excellent | |
| #15 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $142,970 | 140 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Excellent |
| #16 | New York UniversityPrivate | $142,495 | 604 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Good |
| #17 | $142,041 | 230 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Excellent | |
| #18 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $130,585 | 31 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Good |
| #19 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $129,395 | 44 | $26,000 | Excellent | $45,976 | Good |
| #20 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $127,011 | 52 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | Good |
| #21 | University Of FloridaPublic | $126,268 | 338 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #22 | $125,303 | 613 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | |
| #23 | $125,303 | 88 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | |
| #24 | $125,303 | 47 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | |
| #25 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $124,469 | 41 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | Good |
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 →
