Compare 38 Knowledge Management. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $72,628.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Knowledge Management tells a different story. Across 38 programs, earnings range from $73,147 to $109,779—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Notre Dame's Knowledge Management program leads with graduates earning $109,779, well above the $72,628 average. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign follows at $96,374 with a larger cohort of 161 students, proving that public programs compete effectively against private institutions in specialized business fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of Michigan-Dearborn leads with a 9.4% family burden, showing that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $109,779 | 36 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #2 | $96,374 | 161 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #3 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $92,499 | 76 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Manageable |
| #4 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $86,686 | 39 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $86,413 | 71 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #6 | $82,839 | 65 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $82,433 | 47 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | Good | |
| #8 | $81,316 | 39 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $79,987 | 71 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | |
| #10 | $79,687 | 29 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $79,033 | 50 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | |
| #12 | $78,767 | 25 | $25,000 | Excellent | $16,878 | Good | |
| #13 | $77,978 | 19 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Good | |
| #14 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $77,401 | 31 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #15 | $76,246 | 138 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $74,781 | 78 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Good |
| #17 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $74,506 | 22 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,434 | Challenging |
| #18 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $74,157 | 14 | $25,347 | Excellent | $17,901 | Manageable |
| #19 | $73,506 | 37 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $73,147 | 69 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #21 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $72,305 | 49 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Good |
| #22 | $71,583 | 81 | $24,250 | Excellent | $12,987 | Good | |
| #23 | University Of KansasPublic | $71,526 | 41 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Manageable |
| #24 | $69,806 | 57 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $69,666 | 15 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Manageable |
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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