Compare 79 Social Entrepreneurship. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $50,598. Top programs: $111,654+.
Social Entrepreneurship programs produce graduates earning between $58,888 and $111,654—a $53K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 79 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Brown University's Social Entrepreneurship program leads with graduates earning $111,654, well above the $50,598 average. University of San Francisco follows at $83,065 with a 51% acceptance rate, proving accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes. Rider University rounds out the top three at $82,234.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brown graduates borrow $11,428 and face just a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Utah Valley University leads with a 9.3% family burden, keeping payments manageable for most households.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $111,654 | 57 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Good |
| #2 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $83,065 | 45 | $23,000 | Excellent | $44,413 | Manageable |
| #3 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $82,234 | 8 | $26,130 | Excellent | $44,670 | Manageable |
| #4 | $79,087 | 40 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $78,193 | 73 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $76,811 | 49 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Manageable |
| #7 | Boston CollegePrivate | $74,446 | 30 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #8 | $73,834 | 14 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $68,507 | 66 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #10 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $67,735 | 34 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #11 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $67,226 | 25 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #12 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $66,952 | 15 | $26,000 | Good | $52,434 | High |
| #13 | Temple UniversityPublic | $65,982 | 38 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #14 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $65,028 | 78 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #15 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $64,105 | 42 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #16 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $63,005 | 13 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #17 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $62,626 | 33 | $20,500 | Excellent | $46,609 | High |
| #18 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $60,448 | 12 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Good |
| #19 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $59,937 | 70 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | High |
| #20 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $58,888 | 19 | $26,849 | Good | $55,956 | High |
| #21 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $58,673 | 27 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Challenging |
| #22 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $58,082 | 41 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #23 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $57,411 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | High |
| #24 | $57,375 | 58 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #25 | Belmont UniversityPrivate | $57,048 | 28 | $20,500 | Good | $72,092 | High |
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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