Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Lindenwood 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 29 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 Lindenwood University.
Computer Systems Analysis. leads engineering & technology with 98K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis.Small sample | — | $98,053★ | — | 6 |
| 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
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $86,526 | — | 28 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | — | $45,810 | — | 38 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $66,383★ | — | 31 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $63,524 | $18,717 | 188 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $63,385 | — | 26 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $63,077 | — | 36 |
| Marketing. | — | $57,255 | $26,269 | 38 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services. leads health with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services.Small sample | — | $69,956★ | — | 19 |
| Public Health.Small sample | — | $62,455 | — | 13 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $50,669★ | — | 42 |
| Chemistry. | — | $46,673 | — | 24 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government.Small sample | — | $55,869★ | — | 17 |
| Social Work.Small sample | — | $53,359 | — | 9 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $46,138 | $17,300 | 61 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. leads communications with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Small sample | — | $55,003★ | — | 15 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $54,917 | — | 27 |
Fine and Studio Arts. leads humanities & arts with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $46,244★ | — | 7 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | — | $43,329 | — | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $33,138 | — | 30 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Small sample | — | $32,925 | — | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $28,870 | — | 19 |
| History.Small sample | — | $28,055 | — | 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $41,633★ | $18,903 | 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Small sample | — | $35,420 | — | 15 |
| Education, General. | — | $30,228 | — | 30 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $58,400 | $24,060 | 71 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. leads other & interdisciplinary with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $48,991 | $25,117 | 92 |
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.
