Compare 60 Virology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,181. Top programs: $72,431+.
The highest-earning Virology program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $20K earnings gap across 60 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of California-Davis's Virology program leads with graduates earning $72,431, well above the $45,181 average. Wagner College follows at $65,814 despite an 83% acceptance rate, while UMass Amherst reaches $62,835—proving regional publics compete directly with elite institutions in specialized fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Davis graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 3.6% 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 0.18.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,431 | 61 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Good | |
| #2 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $65,814 | 10 | $25,000 | Excellent | $53,829 | High |
| #3 | $62,835 | 53 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $61,315 | 22 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #5 | $59,661 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $57,608 | 14 | $23,250 | Good | $18,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $57,405 | 58 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | Challenging |
| #8 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $57,100 | 78 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #9 | $56,610 | 34 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $55,657 | 32 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $55,302 | 56 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #12 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $55,165 | 57 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #13 | $54,963 | 69 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $54,549 | 76 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $54,271 | 58 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #16 | $54,270 | 25 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $54,238 | 67 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $53,694 | 75 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #19 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $52,852 | 31 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #20 | $52,639 | 61 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $52,436 | 28 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Manageable | |
| #22 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $51,416 | 35 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #23 | $51,217 | 44 | $20,654 | Good | $31,890 | High | |
| #24 | $50,964 | 17 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $50,757 | 23 | $17,527 | Good | $12,313 | Manageable |
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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