Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Pace 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 33 programs with available earnings data.
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 Pace University.
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician. leads engineering & technology with 89K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Engineering Technology/Technician.Small sample | — | $88,639★ | — | 12 |
| Artificial Intelligence.Small sample |
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 Support Specialist. | — | $74,282 | $49,792 | 50 |
| Computer Science. | — | $69,272 | — | 56 |
| Information Science/Studies.Small sample | — | $64,005 | — | 17 |
Business/Commerce, General. leads business & economics with 89K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $89,017★ | — | 28 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $81,127 | $61,985 | 125 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $80,265 | $43,109 | 133 |
| International Business.Small sample | — | $71,688 | — | 18 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $67,096 | $43,740 | 43 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management.Small sample | — | $64,589 | — | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $62,780 | $66,804 | 92 |
| Executive/Career Coaching.Small sample | — | $60,253 | — | 17 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. | — | $35,425 | — | 21 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 105K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $105,016★ | $46,385 | 223 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.Small sample | — | $72,239 | — | 15 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | — | $46,458 | — | 38 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $46,866 | $64,888 | 41 |
Applied Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 84K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics. | — | $84,209★ | $47,555 | 73 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $63,291 | $80,361 | 30 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | — | $57,765 | $54,642 | 40 |
| Psychology, General.Small sample | — | $48,006 | — | 5 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $62,219★ | $71,265 | 124 |
| Advertising. | — | $61,347 | $58,320 | 104 |
American Literature (Canadian). leads humanities & arts with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature (Canadian). | — | $50,823★ | — | 27 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. | — | $47,863 | $57,430 | 69 |
| General Studies. | — | $44,877 | — | 34 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | — | $38,627 | $67,215 | 51 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | — | $38,368 | — | 23 |
| Ballet. | — | $32,763 | $73,362 | 31 |
| Acting. | — | $24,112 | $80,501 | 90 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. leads education with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | — | $65,151 | — | 29 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $54,354 | $37,559 | 59 |
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.
