Compare 7 Trauma Counseling. programs in the West. Average earnings: $38,270.
With top graduates earning $46,108, Trauma Counseling stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Eastern Washington University's Trauma Counseling program leads with graduates earning $46,108, well above the $38,270 average across all programs in the region. New Mexico Highlands University follows at $44,393, demonstrating how regional public universities compete effectively in specialized healthcare fields regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. New Mexico Highlands University graduates borrow $11,399 and face just a 7.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.26.
Highest program earnings: $46,108
Strong outcomes with 92% acceptance
7.2% payment burden | Excellent
13.9% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,108 | 11 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $44,393 | 84 | $11,399 | Excellent | $9,350 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $41,053 | 50 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,200 | Challenging | |
| #4 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $40,196 | 137 | $19,620 | Manageable | $30,126 | High |
| #5 | $39,741 | 10 | $20,210 | Manageable | $15,360 | High | |
| #6 | $30,771 | 16 | $18,500 | High | $23,123 | High | |
| #7 | $25,631 | 14 | $17,095 | High | $10,166 | 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 →
