Compare 128 Knowledge Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $79,915. Top programs: $153,926+.
The highest-earning Knowledge Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $114K earnings gap across 128 programs — from $39K to $154K — the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Where you study Knowledge Management matters far more than how selectivity rankings might suggest.
Santa Clara University leads the rankings, with Knowledge Management graduates earning $154K — nearly double the $80K program average across all 128 schools. The University of Texas at Austin slots in second at $127K, proving that a public university with 27% admissions can outperform many private peers on graduate earnings. Program selection, not prestige, explains the gap.
For students borrowing on their own, Santa Clara University stands out: graduates carry just $19K in federal loans and face a 2.0% payment burden — firmly 'Excellent' by GPS standards. For families factoring in parent loans, Florida State University leads with a 6.3% combined burden, also rated 'Excellent,' on $35K total family debt. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $153,926 | 31 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Good |
| #2 | $127,158 | 213 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Excellent | |
| #3 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $122,821 | 15 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #4 | $116,339 | 240 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #5 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $113,184 | 358 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Excellent |
| #6 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $111,158 | 83 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Good |
| #7 | $110,192 | 72 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Excellent | |
| #8 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $109,721 | 73 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Excellent |
| #9 | $108,038 | 52 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Excellent | |
| #10 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $107,354 | 46 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Good |
| #11 | University Of DelawarePublic | $107,062 | 106 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #12 | $105,393 | 104 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Manageable | |
| #13 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $104,513 | 206 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Good |
| #14 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $103,884 | 86 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Manageable |
| #15 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $103,648 | 127 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent |
| #16 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $103,478 | 23 | $24,500 | Excellent | $58,682 | Manageable |
| #17 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $101,790 | 93 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #18 | University Of TulsaPrivate | $100,887 | 21 | $21,500 | Excellent | $34,500 | Good |
| #19 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $96,937 | 5 | $26,000 | Excellent | $50,500 | Manageable |
| #20 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $96,148 | 134 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Manageable |
| #21 | $95,935 | 73 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $95,864 | 54 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | Excellent | |
| #23 | $95,721 | 54 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Good | |
| #24 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $95,324 | 50 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Good |
| #25 | $95,120 | 32 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | 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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