Compare 274 Risk Management. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $55,866.
With top graduates earning $116,095, Risk Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $60K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor leads with Risk Management graduates earning $116,095, well above the $55,866 regional average. But the story extends beyond Ann Arbor—Miami University-Oxford ($84,103) and University of Wisconsin-Madison ($81,952) demonstrate that multiple Midwest programs deliver strong outcomes through focused expertise.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 2.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $116,095
Strong outcomes ($84,103) with 82% acceptance
2.9% payment burden | Excellent
8.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $116,095 | 596 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $84,103 | 91 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #3 | $81,952 | 178 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $81,669 | 135 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $81,070 | 62 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Good |
| #6 | $79,719 | 505 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $77,827 | 193 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #8 | University Of KansasPublic | $77,588 | 103 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Manageable |
| #9 | $75,971 | 126 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #10 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $75,643 | 22 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #11 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $74,163 | 44 | $27,000 | Excellent | $48,565 | Challenging |
| #12 | $73,933 | 333 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $73,716 | 22 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Manageable |
| #14 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $73,164 | 63 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #15 | $72,627 | 73 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,092 | Good | |
| #16 | Cleary UniversityPrivate | $71,725 | 78 | $19,500 | Excellent | $13,687 | Good |
| #17 | University Of Detroit MercyPrivate | $71,695 | 43 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,484 | Manageable |
| #18 | $71,553 | 237 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $71,352 | 61 | $21,500 | Excellent | $14,676 | Good | |
| #20 | $70,536 | 103 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $70,489 | 138 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $70,387 | 43 | $25,000 | Excellent | $31,504 | Manageable |
| #23 | $69,803 | 22 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #24 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $69,614 | 50 | $26,944 | Excellent | $15,778 | Manageable |
| #25 | $69,612 | 26 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | 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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