Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Frostburg State 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 24 programs with available earnings data.
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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 Frostburg State University.
Engineering, General. leads engineering & technology with 100K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General.Small sample | — | $99,671★ | — | 19 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | — |
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
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer Science. | — | $83,990 | — | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $70,144 | $14,972 | 21 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $67,484★ | — | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $61,002 | $24,878 | 66 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 86K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $86,331★ | — | 139 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | — | $62,767 | — | 47 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | — | $55,718★ | — | 10 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology.Small sample | — | $43,434 | — | 15 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government.Small sample | — | $57,770★ | — | 19 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $54,197 | — | 13 |
| Social Work.Small sample | — | $50,376 | — | 16 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $50,210 | $15,972 | 93 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $48,762 | $15,323 | 27 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. leads humanities & arts with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $53,934★ | $17,221 | 59 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $46,612 | — | 13 |
| Music.Small sample | — | $46,546 | — | 11 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $45,220 | — | 18 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $29,679 | — | 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $51,478 | — | 65 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $56,668 | $25,872 | 42 |
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. leads other & interdisciplinary with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | — | $52,488★ | — | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $46,862 | — | 22 |
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.
