Compare 378 Risk Management. programs in the South. Average earnings: $50,849.
With top graduates earning $107,945, Risk Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $56K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Emory University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $107,945, followed closely by Southern Methodist University at $105,314. The average across all 379 programs is $50,920, yet these standout programs demonstrate how specific expertise drives outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 2.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.13, graduates can cover their entire debt with about two months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $107,945
Strong outcomes ($105,314) with 61% acceptance
2.3% payment burden | Excellent
7.1% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $107,945 | 343 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Good |
| #2 | $105,314 | 46 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Good | |
| #3 | $105,246 | 358 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $98,403 | 95 | $19,500 | Excellent | $38,000 | Good | |
| #5 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $93,488 | 88 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Manageable |
| #6 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $89,530 | 23 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Good |
| #7 | $88,783 | 227 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $88,049 | 63 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #9 | $87,423 | 180 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Manageable | |
| #10 | William & MaryPublic | $85,678 | 193 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Good |
| #11 | $79,482 | 98 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $79,298 | 298 | $27,000 | Excellent | $50,344 | Challenging |
| #13 | University Of RichmondPrivate | $79,209 | 227 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,512 | Manageable |
| #14 | $78,313 | 339 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #15 | American UniversityPrivate | $78,264 | 205 | $22,750 | Excellent | $39,169 | Manageable |
| #16 | University Of DelawarePublic | $77,898 | 141 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #17 | $75,693 | 36 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $73,138 | 550 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Rhodes CollegePrivate | $72,782 | 83 | $21,761 | Excellent | $52,509 | Challenging |
| #20 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $72,328 | 90 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #21 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $71,458 | 131 | $24,211 | Excellent | $53,549 | Challenging |
| #22 | $70,863 | 202 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $70,755 | 55 | $25,000 | Excellent | $31,791 | Manageable |
| #24 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $69,794 | 26 | $27,000 | Excellent | $52,772 | High |
| #25 | $69,742 | 665 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable |
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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