Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Heritage University reflect concentrated expertise in social services and education fields. The institution offers two bachelor's degree programs with federal earnings data, both achieving exceptional national rankings and value scores.
Evaluate these programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and career preparation rather than program breadth or institutional prestige.
Analyzing 5 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights showcase Heritage University's nationally-ranked programs in specialized fields.
#8 nationally
$52K median earnings
Adult and Continuing Education produces the highest earnings at $58,046, followed by Forensic Social Work at $52,334. Both programs generate strong outcomes for their respective fields, with earnings reflecting specialized training and concentrated institutional expertise. The modest difference between programs suggests consistent quality across Heritage University's focused portfolio.
Heritage University's programs achieve exceptional national recognition across both offered fields. Forensic Social Work ranks #4 nationally while Adult and Continuing Education ranks #8, demonstrating the institution's ability to compete at the highest levels despite serving challenging student demographics. Both programs maintain top rankings within Washington state and achieve value scores exceeding 96 points, indicating superior return on educational investment.
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs by earnings, national ranking, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Heritage University.
Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General.Small sample | #317 | $47,309 | — | 13 |
Heritage University's program outcomes reflect specialized expertise in social services and education fields rather than program breadth. Rankings evaluate labor market performance through graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment using federal College Scorecard data. Programs require minimum cohort sizes for reliable outcome reporting, ensuring data represents genuine institutional performance rather than statistical noise. Value scores combine earnings performance with debt sustainability to identify programs offering superior return on educational investment. These rankings reflect career outcomes and financial positioning rather than academic prestige or institutional reputation, providing practical guidance for students evaluating educational pathways based on post-graduation results.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
Both Heritage University programs achieve exceptional value scores, with Forensic Social Work scoring 98.4 and Adult and Continuing Education scoring 96.8. These scores reflect the combination of strong earnings relative to typical outcomes, manageable debt levels, and specialized program focus. Value performance indicates superior return on educational investment across the institution's concentrated program portfolio.
Both program categories achieve Excellent affordability ratings with payments under 8% of discretionary income. Education graduates can sustain debt capacity up to $65,375 while Social Sciences graduates can manage up to $54,843, both well above Heritage University's typical debt levels. Standard payoff timelines under 10 years create sustainable financial positioning.
Forensic Social Work stands out as Heritage University's flagship program, ranking #4 nationally and #1 in Washington state. With 59 graduates earning $52,334 median income and a value score of 98.4, this program demonstrates exceptional preparation for specialized social services careers.
The program represents two-thirds of Heritage University's graduates and reflects concentrated institutional expertise in forensic social work practice. Students pursuing this path typically seek careers in criminal justice, victim advocacy, and specialized social services requiring forensic training and credentials.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Work. | #6 | $52,334★ | — | 59 |
| Psychology, General.Small sample | #347 | $32,569 | — | 12 |
Adult and Continuing Education ranks #8 nationally with strong earnings outcomes of $58,046 for 30 graduates. This specialized program achieves a value score of 96.8 and ranks #2 in Washington state, reflecting Heritage University's expertise in serving non-traditional learner populations.
The program prepares graduates for roles in adult education, workforce development, and continuing education administration. Students typically pursue careers in community colleges, workforce training centers, and adult literacy organizations where specialized training in andragogy and adult learning principles creates career advantages.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | #8 | $58,046 | — | 30 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration.Small sample | #174 | $42,131 | — | 17 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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.
