Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Aurora University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 19 programs with available earnings data.
#170 nationally
$58K median earnings
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Aurora University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | #192 | $51,605 | — | 23 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 68K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | #142 | $68,369★ | — | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | #118 | $59,359 | $20,626 | 128 |
| Digital Marketing. | #149 | $55,495 | — | 45 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | #192 | $48,682 | — | 33 |
Health graduates earn 54K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | #170 | $69,679★ | $23,000 | 184 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | #7 | $51,321 | — | 30 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy.Small sample | #24 | $41,856 | — | 18 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | #133 | $55,327 | — | 21 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | #148 | $45,688★ | — | 60 |
| Forensic Social Work. | #35 | $45,232 | $19,500 | 141 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | #125 | $48,651 | — | 44 |
General Studies. leads humanities & arts with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies.Small sample | #142 | $44,614★ | — | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | #307 | $28,236 | — | 16 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | #299 | $27,048 | — | 17 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | #91 | $44,167★ | — | 48 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 6 |
Criminal Justice graduates earn 58K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | #4 | $58,259 | $21,791 | 67 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 37K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | #177 | $37,256 | $21,660 | 56 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
