Compare 31 Scopist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $49,524. Top programs: $67,713+.
With top graduates earning $68K, Scopist programs stand out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 31 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, the University of Cincinnati–Main Campus delivers Scopist graduates earning $68K—well above the $50K field average. Two regional publics follow closely: Stevenson University at $64K and Eastern Michigan University at $60K. The pattern is clear—program-level decisions, not school brand, drive where graduates land financially.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Cincinnati graduates borrow $21,250 in student loans and face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category where loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. For families weighing parent loans too, University of North Georgia leads with a 12.0% combined burden—manageable by any measure. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $67,713
Strong outcomes ($67,713) with 85% acceptance
6.5% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
12.0% family burden | Manageable — payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $67,713 | 6 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $63,656 | 32 | $26,000 | Good | $52,117 | High |
| #3 | $60,196 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $59,943 | 26 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $58,720 | 9 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $57,728 | 38 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $57,413 | 24 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $57,262 | 24 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $56,695 | 49 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $56,566 | 21 | $26,940 | Good | $49,892 | High |
| #11 | Madonna UniversityPrivate | $56,416 | 6 | $23,000 | Good | $23,657 | Challenging |
| #12 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $54,895 | 13 | $26,000 | Good | $18,037 | Challenging |
| #13 | $52,230 | 13 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $51,120 | 19 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $50,671 | 9 | $20,000 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $49,897 | 9 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #17 | $49,075 | 11 | $20,500 | Good | $15,265 | Challenging | |
| #18 | University Of ToledoPublic | $48,605 | 20 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Challenging |
| #19 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $48,589 | 95 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | Challenging |
| #20 | $48,196 | 30 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,301 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $47,945 | 40 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #22 | $45,338 | 29 | $16,624 | Good | $12,269 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $45,081 | 5 | $15,000 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $43,654 | 13 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | High | |
| #25 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $43,240 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
