Compare 150 Labor Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $55,355. Top programs: $94,446+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $63,649 | 6 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,885 | Challenging |
| #27 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $63,220 | 181 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #28 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | $63,128 | 9 | $22,500 | Excellent | $20,398 | Manageable |
| #29 | $62,714 | 34 | $28,312 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #30 | $62,414 | 109 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #31 | $62,354 | 321 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #32 | $62,039 | 37 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,500 | Manageable | |
| #33 | $61,967 | 57 | $27,000 | Good | $25,775 | Challenging | |
| #34 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $61,822 | 40 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #35 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $60,962 | 24 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,044 | Manageable |
| #36 | $60,862 | 28 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Challenging | |
| #37 | $60,609 | 65 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #38 | Southwestern CollegePrivate | $60,580 | 15 | $25,000 | Good | $19,900 | Manageable |
| #39 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $60,527 | 207 | $22,750 | Good | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #40 | $60,257 | 26 | $25,750 | Good | $24,831 | Challenging | |
| #41 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $60,253 | 17 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #42 | Eastern Mennonite UniversityPrivate | $60,136 | 28 | $24,813 | Good | $22,187 | Challenging |
| #43 | $59,968 | 62 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #44 | $59,917 | 95 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #45 | $59,845 | 31 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #46 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $59,823 | 7 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
| #47 | University Of RichmondPrivate | $59,752 | 82 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,512 | Challenging |
| #48 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $59,740 | 41 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #49 | $59,512 | 29 | $24,000 | Good | $16,900 | Manageable | |
| #50 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $59,430 | 64 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Challenging |
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 →
