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.
Highest program earnings: $123,780
Strong outcomes ($105,314) with 61% acceptance
1.8% payment burden | Excellent
4.1% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $123,780 | 385 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $123,200 | 116 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Good |
| #3 | $116,095 | 596 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Excellent | |
| #4 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $107,945 | 343 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Good |
| #5 | $105,314 | 46 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Good | |
| #6 | $105,246 | 358 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $104,296 | 32 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | Manageable |
| #8 | $100,049 | 89 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $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 | $88,783 | 227 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $88,200 | 11 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $88,049 | 63 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #19 | $87,767 | 1,020 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #20 | $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 |
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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