Compare 233 Risk Management. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $58,562.
With top graduates earning $123,200, Risk Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $65K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Carnegie Mellon University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $123,200, well above the $58,562 average across 233 Northeast programs. Manhattan College follows at $104,296, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective institutions—Manhattan accepts 78% of applicants while delivering six-figure earnings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Carnegie Mellon graduates borrow $21,750 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and highly affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $123,200 | 116 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Good |
| #2 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $104,296 | 32 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | Manageable |
| #3 | $100,049 | 89 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $90,686 | 159 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #5 | Babson CollegePrivate | $89,884 | 654 | $20,000 | Excellent | $41,699 | Manageable |
| #6 | $88,200 | 11 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Boston CollegePrivate | $86,804 | 100 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $86,755 | 691 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Manageable |
| #9 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $86,432 | 144 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Manageable |
| #10 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $86,039 | 26 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #11 | $82,861 | 76 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $81,674 | 298 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $79,711 | 26 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | Challenging |
| #14 | Marist CollegePrivate | $78,615 | 293 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Challenging |
| #15 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $78,039 | 220 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Manageable |
| #16 | $77,821 | 52 | $19,000 | Excellent | $51,114 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $77,773 | 115 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #18 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $77,268 | 78 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #19 | $77,221 | 308 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $76,141 | 36 | $26,000 | Excellent | $36,890 | Manageable |
| #21 | $75,408 | 266 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $74,790 | 83 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #23 | $74,655 | 844 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $74,318 | 83 | $27,000 | Excellent | $38,259 | Challenging |
| #25 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $74,052 | 37 | $25,000 | Excellent | $58,576 | Challenging |
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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