Compare 130 Risk Management. programs in the West. Average earnings: $59,565.
With top graduates earning $124K, Risk Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $34K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
At the top, University of California-Berkeley produces Risk Management graduates earning $123,780, well above the $59,565 average across 130 Western programs. Brigham Young University follows at $96,358 with a 69% acceptance rate, demonstrating that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
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 University leads with a 4.1% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $123,780
Strong outcomes ($96,358) with 69% 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 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $96,358 | 98 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #3 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $91,169 | 137 | $23,000 | Excellent | $44,413 | Manageable |
| #4 | $87,767 | 1,020 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #5 | $85,332 | 654 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $84,698 | 47 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,119 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $83,362 | 474 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | Manageable |
| #8 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | $82,688 | 185 | $23,510 | Excellent | $41,309 | Manageable |
| #9 | $80,840 | 53 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,669 | Manageable | |
| #10 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | $74,963 | 83 | $24,250 | Excellent | $33,547 | Manageable |
| #11 | $74,824 | 1,080 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | |
| #12 | University Of IdahoPublic | $73,004 | 40 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable |
| #13 | University Of UtahPublic | $72,856 | 213 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Good |
| #14 | Menlo CollegePrivate | $72,086 | 57 | $21,750 | Excellent | $36,347 | Manageable |
| #15 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $71,749 | 290 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Excellent |
| #16 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | $71,547 | 41 | $20,891 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #17 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $71,120 | 109 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | Challenging |
| #18 | $70,854 | 306 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Good | |
| #19 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $70,785 | 91 | $26,000 | Excellent | $28,208 | Manageable |
| #20 | $70,685 | 623 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Manageable | |
| #21 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $70,363 | 148 | $22,940 | Excellent | $56,559 | High |
| #22 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $70,134 | 60 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Challenging |
| #23 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $70,059 | 70 | $25,000 | Excellent | $52,058 | Challenging |
| #24 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $69,909 | 432 | $16,705 | Excellent | $27,986 | Manageable |
| #25 | $68,627 | 155 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | 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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