Compare 79 Social Entrepreneurship. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $60,459. Top programs: $132,903+.
Social Entrepreneurship programs produce graduates earning between $24,272 and $132,903—a $108K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 79 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The data makes one thing clear: where you study social entrepreneurship shapes your financial trajectory far more than the school's overall brand.
Boston College's Social Entrepreneurship program leads with graduates earning $133K—well above the $60K field average. But the more revealing finding is how quickly the field diversifies: Brown University follows at $126K, while the University of Arizona, a public school admitting 86% of applicants, delivers $100K in median program earnings. Prestige alone doesn't predict who wins here. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
For students borrowing independently, Brown University stands out: graduates carry just $11,428 in federal loans and face a 1.5% payment burden—an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating meaning loan payments are trivially small relative to income. For families weighing combined borrowing, Brigham Young University leads with a 4.1% family payment burden, also rated 'Excellent,' on a combined debt of $20,768—the lowest family debt load among ranked programs with earnings near $97K.
Highest program earnings: $132,903
Strong outcomes ($99,722) with 86% acceptance rate
1.5% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
4.1% family burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $132,903 | 41 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Good |
| #2 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $125,955 | 51 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Good |
| #3 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $99,722 | 49 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Good |
| #4 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $97,085 | 43 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #5 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $91,828 | 37 | $26,000 | Excellent | $64,334 | Challenging |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $87,851 | 38 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #7 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $86,363 | 73 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Manageable |
| #8 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $85,574 | 24 | $25,500 | Excellent | $40,054 | Manageable |
| #9 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $80,850 | 42 | $20,500 | Excellent | $46,609 | Manageable |
| #10 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $79,390 | 58 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #11 | $78,554 | 9 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $78,476 | 59 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $77,581 | 18 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #14 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $77,318 | 35 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #15 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $73,489 | 34 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #16 | $73,321 | 32 | — | — | — | — | |
| #17 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $71,613 | 27 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #18 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $70,895 | 14 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #19 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $70,799 | 8 | $21,250 | Excellent | $11,359 | Good |
| #20 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $69,534 | 52 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | High |
| #21 | $69,210 | 77 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $68,752 | 46 | $26,889 | Excellent | $38,234 | Challenging |
| #23 | North Central CollegePrivate | $68,750 | 12 | $24,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #24 | University Of VermontPublic | $68,395 | 28 | $20,951 | Excellent | $48,000 | Challenging |
| #25 | $67,926 | 17 | $25,000 | Excellent | $28,373 | Manageable |
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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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