Compare 62 Knowledge Management. programs in the South. Average earnings: $64,648.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Knowledge Management tells a different story. Across 62 programs, earnings range from $72,575 to $113,090—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Georgetown University's Knowledge Management program leads with graduates earning $113,090, well above the $64,648 average. But Howard University ($103,418) and UT Austin ($96,963) prove that program excellence isn't confined to elite institutions—regional publics compete directly with prestigious privates in this field.
Georgetown dominates both earnings and affordability metrics. Students borrow just $15,500 and face a 2.3% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating. Even including parent loans, the family burden stays manageable at 8.3%—proof that the highest-earning program can also be the most affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $113,090 | 87 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #2 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $103,418 | 21 | $24,500 | Excellent | $58,682 | Manageable |
| #3 | $96,963 | 167 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Good | |
| #4 | University Of DelawarePublic | $96,013 | 87 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | $95,503 | 142 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $93,275 | 124 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Manageable |
| #7 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $92,014 | 306 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #8 | $84,546 | 61 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #9 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $83,671 | 50 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Manageable |
| #10 | $82,219 | 137 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $78,609 | 137 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #12 | $77,222 | 101 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Good | |
| #13 | $75,743 | 62 | $20,705 | Excellent | $20,297 | Good | |
| #14 | University Of HoustonPublic | $75,533 | 249 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #15 | $74,624 | 86 | $20,231 | Excellent | $21,919 | Good | |
| #16 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $74,585 | 67 | $24,500 | Excellent | $16,398 | Good |
| #17 | $74,047 | 87 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Good | |
| #18 | $73,620 | 30 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | |
| #19 | University Of TulsaPrivate | $73,106 | 29 | $21,500 | Excellent | $34,500 | Manageable |
| #20 | $72,575 | 12 | $17,367 | Excellent | $11,366 | Good | |
| #21 | $71,032 | 105 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #22 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $68,973 | 89 | $22,750 | Excellent | $19,710 | Manageable |
| #23 | $68,866 | 204 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Good | |
| #24 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $68,719 | 11 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good |
| #25 | $68,564 | 23 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | 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.
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