Compare 26 Social Entrepreneurship. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $46,716.
With top graduates earning $67,735, Social Entrepreneurship stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Dayton's Social Entrepreneurship program leads with graduates earning $67,735, while Butler University follows at $66,952. The regional variation is telling—these Midwest programs average $46,716, with outcomes driven by program-specific factors rather than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Dayton graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 7.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, University of North Dakota offers the lowest combined burden at 16.7%.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $67,735 | 34 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #2 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $66,952 | 15 | $26,000 | Good | $52,434 | High |
| #3 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $64,105 | 42 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #4 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $63,005 | 13 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #5 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $57,411 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | High |
| #6 | $55,724 | 13 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $54,490 | 28 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $54,055 | 15 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $53,574 | 75 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $48,884 | 10 | $20,500 | Good | $14,306 | Challenging |
| #11 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $47,731 | 77 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #12 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | $46,614 | 10 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,074 | Challenging |
| #13 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $46,374 | 34 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #14 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $45,869 | 24 | $24,157 | Manageable | $54,045 | High |
| #15 | $45,373 | 23 | $23,188 | Manageable | $18,635 | High | |
| #16 | $43,932 | 18 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #17 | $43,391 | 18 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #18 | North Central UniversityPrivate | $42,327 | 5 | $23,200 | Manageable | $17,452 | High |
| #19 | University Of ToledoPublic | $41,565 | 9 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High |
| #20 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $41,205 | 28 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #21 | $38,289 | 10 | $21,058 | Challenging | $11,598 | High | |
| #22 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $41,405 | High |
| #23 | $32,925 | 8 | $21,500 | High | $14,676 | High | |
| #24 | $31,848 | 12 | $21,992 | High | $15,092 | High | |
| #25 | $24,272 | 10 | $16,704 | High | $24,323 | 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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