Best Risk Management. Programs (2025)

Compare 1015 Risk Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $55,090. Top programs: $123,780+.

Risk Management programs produce graduates earning between $87,423 and $123,780—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 1,016 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.

At the top, UC Berkeley produces Risk Management graduates earning $123,780, followed closely by Carnegie Mellon at $123,200. The average across all programs is $55,112, yet these elite outcomes show how specific programs can dramatically outperform expectations when evaluated individually rather than by school brand alone.

High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Berkeley graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Brigham Young leads with a 4.1% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.

Top Risk Management. Programs

Top Program

University Of California-Berkeley

Highest program earnings: $123,780

Hidden Gem

Southern Methodist University

Strong outcomes ($105,314) with 61% acceptance

Best Value (Student)

University Of California-Berkeley

1.8% payment burden | Excellent

Best Value (Family)

Brigham Young University

4.1% family burden | Excellent

Rank	School	Program Earnings	Cohort Size	Student Debt	Student GPS	Parent Debt	Parent GPS
#1	University Of California-BerkeleyPublic	$123,780	385	$13,000	Excellent	$28,508	Excellent
#2	Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate	$123,200	116	$21,750	Excellent	$37,130	Good
#3	University Of Michigan-Ann ArborPublic	$116,095	596	$19,500	Excellent	$30,250	Excellent
#4	Emory UniversityPrivate	$107,945	343	$18,250	Excellent	$30,480	Good
#5	Southern Methodist UniversityPrivate	$105,314	46	$19,500	Excellent	$40,025	Good
#6	University Of North Carolina At Chapel HillPublic	$105,246	358	$14,000	Excellent	$25,072	Excellent
#7	Manhattan CollegePrivate	$104,296	32	$26,000	Excellent	$56,630	Manageable
#8	Stevens Institute Of TechnologyPrivate	$100,049	89	$27,000	Excellent	$53,192	Manageable
#9	Washington And Lee UniversityPrivate	$98,403	95	$19,500	Excellent	$38,000	Good
#10	Brigham Young UniversityPrivate	$96,358	98	$11,069	Excellent	$9,699	Excellent
#11	Texas Christian UniversityPrivate	$93,488	88	$21,500	Excellent	$54,925	Manageable
#12	University Of San FranciscoPrivate	$91,169	137	$23,000	Excellent	$44,413	Manageable
#13	University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate	$90,686	159	$15,715	Excellent	$33,124	Good
#14	Babson CollegePrivate	$89,884	654	$20,000	Excellent	$41,699	Manageable
#15	Rice UniversityPrivate	$89,530	23	$11,000	Excellent	$35,338	Good
#16	University Of Maryland-College ParkPublic	$88,783	227	$19,000	Excellent	$35,200	Manageable
#17	Wentworth Institute Of TechnologyPrivate	$88,200	11	$25,028	Excellent	$65,597	Challenging
#18	Georgetown UniversityPrivate	$88,049	63	$15,500	Excellent	$33,944	Good
#19	University Of Southern CaliforniaPrivate	$87,767	1,020	$18,000	Excellent	$31,803	Good
#20	Tulane University Of LouisianaPrivate	$87,423	180	$20,500	Excellent	$33,574	Manageable
#21	Boston CollegePrivate	$86,804	100	$19,000	Excellent	$45,000	Manageable
#22	Boston UniversityPrivate	$86,755	691	$23,250	Excellent	$39,000	Manageable
#23	Bentley UniversityPrivate	$86,432	144	$25,023	Excellent	$43,757	Manageable
#24	Lehigh UniversityPrivate	$86,039	26	$21,960	Excellent	$42,245	Manageable
#25	William & MaryPublic	$85,678	193	$18,500	Excellent	$30,326	Good

Best Risk Management. Programs (2025)

Top Risk Management. Programs

University Of California-Berkeley

Southern Methodist University

University Of California-Berkeley

Brigham Young University

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