Compare 425 Public Finance. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $78,650. Top programs: $202,069+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $76,433 | 39 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #202 | $76,319 | 125 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Good | |
| #203 | $76,227 | 192 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Good | |
| #204 | Washburn UniversityPublic | $76,175 | 36 | $18,127 | Excellent | $13,741 | Good |
| #205 | $76,040 | 11 | $18,442 | Excellent | $10,030 | Excellent | |
| #206 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $75,807 | 33 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Good |
| #207 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $75,797 | 11 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #208 | $75,767 | 113 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Good | |
| #209 | $75,730 | 42 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Good | |
| #210 | $75,724 | 137 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #211 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $75,705 | 178 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Manageable |
| #212 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $75,697 | 153 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Manageable |
| #213 | $75,475 | 149 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Good | |
| #214 | $75,396 | 88 | $20,231 | Excellent | $21,919 | Good | |
| #215 | $75,373 | 141 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Good | |
| #216 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $75,360 | 225 | $22,869 | Excellent | $25,950 | Manageable |
| #217 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $75,180 | 27 | $22,223 | Excellent | $20,742 | Manageable |
| #218 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $75,100 | 210 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #219 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $75,089 | 69 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,717 | Good |
| #220 | University Of MainePublic | $75,004 | 77 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,900 | Manageable |
| #221 | $74,965 | 380 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Good | |
| #222 | $74,949 | 45 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Good | |
| #223 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $74,898 | 30 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,037 | Manageable |
| #224 | Dordt UniversityPrivate | $74,869 | 13 | $21,500 | Excellent | $18,000 | Good |
| #225 | $74,852 | 104 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | 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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