Compare 9 Trauma Counseling. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $47,905.
With top graduates earning $76,896, Trauma Counseling stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $25K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Pennsylvania's Trauma Counseling program leads with graduates earning $76,896, significantly above the $47,905 average across 9 Northeast programs. But regional publics compete strongly—William Paterson University produces graduates earning $51,923, demonstrating that program outcomes don't always follow school prestige patterns.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 4.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and highly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $76,896
Strong outcomes ($51,923) with 93% acceptance
4.0% payment burden | Excellent
13.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $76,896 | 75 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Manageable |
| #2 | $51,923 | 57 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $50,421 | 62 | $19,500 | Good | $17,518 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $47,722 | 18 | $24,499 | Manageable | $14,745 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $45,339 | 42 | $24,147 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #6 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $45,326 | 21 | $25,325 | Manageable | $40,932 | High |
| #7 | Alvernia UniversityPrivate | $41,974 | 32 | $27,000 | Challenging | $36,500 | High |
| #8 | $37,049 | 76 | $22,734 | Challenging | $8,950 | High | |
| #9 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $34,496 | 23 | $20,500 | Challenging | $14,512 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
