Compare 24 Labor Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $59,176.
The highest-earning Labor Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $46K earnings gap across 24 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cornell University's Labor Studies program leads with graduates earning $94,446, nearly double the $59,176 average across all programs. Saint Joseph's University follows at $83,008, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't confined to Ivy League institutions. This $35K gap between first and second place shows how dramatically program quality varies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cornell graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 2.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and highly affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $94,446 | 270 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Good |
| #2 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $83,008 | 44 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Manageable |
| #3 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $73,159 | 12 | $26,849 | Excellent | $55,956 | Challenging |
| #4 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $70,195 | 13 | $27,000 | Excellent | $34,053 | Challenging |
| #5 | $69,139 | 361 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $67,413 | 544 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $66,852 | 60 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging |
| #8 | Temple UniversityPublic | $66,841 | 150 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #9 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $61,822 | 40 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #10 | $60,609 | 65 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $60,253 | 17 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #12 | $59,845 | 31 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $59,430 | 64 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #14 | Geneva CollegePrivate | $56,414 | 12 | $25,198 | Good | $25,183 | Challenging |
| #15 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $53,616 | 11 | $25,788 | Good | $33,790 | High |
| #16 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $53,317 | 13 | $23,000 | Good | $33,751 | High |
| #17 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $52,545 | 19 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,366 | High |
| #18 | King's CollegePrivate | $52,133 | 8 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #19 | St. John Fisher UniversityPrivate | $49,364 | 7 | $23,250 | Good | $37,716 | High |
| #20 | $47,937 | 23 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Challenging | |
| #21 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $47,260 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
| #22 | $46,645 | 7 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #23 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | $35,060 | 20 | $14,997 | Manageable | $16,500 | High |
| #24 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 40 | $23,750 | High | $25,812 | 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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