Compare 30 Packaging Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $88,107. Top programs: $114,572+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Packaging Science tells a different story. Across 30 programs, earnings range from $59,124 to $114,572—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A degree from a well-known private institution is no guarantee of top earnings; the data demands a closer look at the program itself.
New York University's Packaging Science program leads with graduates earning $114,572—well above the $88,107 field average. What's striking is who follows: Arizona State University Campus Immersion, a public school accepting 90% of applicants, delivers $102,320 in median earnings. Accessible admissions and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive here.
For students borrowing on their own, NYU's Packaging Science graduates carry $20,500 in federal student debt and face just a 3.1% payment burden—an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating, meaning loan payments consume a trivial share of post-grad income. For families factoring in parent loans, University of Wisconsin-Stout leads with a 7.6% family burden, also rated 'Excellent'—on $86,490 in earnings.
Highest program earnings: $114,572
Strong outcomes ($102,320) with 90% acceptance
3.1% payment burden | Excellent
7.6% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York UniversityPrivate | $114,572 | 69 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #2 | $102,320 | 33 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $101,798 | 23 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $101,557 | 14 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Good |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $99,473 | 16 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Good |
| #6 | $96,120 | 24 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #7 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $94,449 | 55 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Good |
| #8 | $94,143 | 172 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $93,993 | 21 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Good | |
| #10 | $92,900 | 51 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,353 | Excellent | |
| #11 | $92,780 | 31 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | $92,632 | 77 | — | — | — | — |
| #13 | Art Center College Of DesignPrivate | $92,293 | 70 | $31,000 | Excellent | $66,614 | Challenging |
| #14 | $91,035 | 77 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,462 | Good | |
| #15 | $89,514 | 53 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Good | |
| #16 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $88,793 | 63 | $26,000 | Excellent | $36,890 | Manageable |
| #17 | $88,746 | 13 | $26,188 | Excellent | $22,488 | Good | |
| #18 | $87,914 | 64 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #19 | $86,490 | 27 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #20 | $86,430 | 30 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Excellent | |
| #21 | $84,305 | 15 | $25,000 | Excellent | $36,438 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $83,405 | 43 | $20,000 | Excellent | $14,229 | Good | |
| #23 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $82,548 | 93 | $22,869 | Excellent | $25,950 | Manageable |
| #24 | $82,075 | 9 | $21,229 | Excellent | $14,984 | Good | |
| #25 | $81,618 | 24 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable |
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