National rankings · 2019
Rankings by Field of Study
Programs sliced by NCES CIP-2 family — the broad academic field (Engineering, Business, Health, etc.). Each section ranks the highest-earning and lowest-debt programs within its family across credential levels. 25 families render here, listed alphabetically. Tables exclude programs at institutions with fewer than 1,000 undergrads.
Field · CIP-26
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Top 10 Highest Biological & Biomedical Sciences · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest Biological & Biomedical Sciences · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | 31 | $3.0k |
| 2 | Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | 70 | $4.6k |
| 3 | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | PR | 106 | $5.0k |
| 4 | Biology, General | Associate's Degree | Holyoke Community College | MA | 20 | $5.5k |
| 5 | Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | PR | — | $5.5k |
| 6 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | PR | 91 | $5.5k |
| 7 | Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | PR | 75 | $5.5k |
| 8 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | PR | 65 | $5.5k |
| 9 | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | PR | 59 | $5.5k |
| 10 | Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | 213 | $5.5k |
Field · CIP-52
Business, Management & Marketing
Top 10 Highest Business, Management & Marketing · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 303 | $384.5k |
| 2 | International Business | Master's Degree | Duke | NC | 85 | $346.3k |
| 3 | Business/Commerce, General | First Professional Degree | Northwestern | IL | — | $318.4k |
| 4 | Real Estate | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 26 | $295.2k |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and Operations | First Professional Degree | Harvard | MA | — | $283.8k |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | Stanford | CA | — | $283.8k |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | UC Berkeley | CA | 15 | $266.7k |
| 8 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 363 | $265.8k |
| 9 | Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | MIT | MA | 35 | $264.3k |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 60 | $254.2k |
Top 10 Lowest Business, Management & Marketing · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-09
Communication & Journalism
Top 10 Highest Communication & Journalism · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | Stanford | CA | 35 | $170.2k |
| 2 | Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 84 | $147.9k |
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | — | $120.3k |
| 4 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | 52 | $119.2k |
| 5 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's Degree | UW | WA | 94 | $107.8k |
| 6 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's Degree | CUNY City College | NY | 31 | $106.2k |
| 7 | Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | American University | DC | 71 | $104.8k |
| 8 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's Degree | Georgetown | DC | 157 | $104.7k |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | 92 | $104.7k |
| 10 | Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | Johns Hopkins | MD | 149 | $101.4k |
Top 10 Lowest Communication & Journalism · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | 45 | $5.5k |
| 2 | Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | NY | 64 | $7.5k |
| 3 | Journalism | Associate's Degree | Onondaga Community College | NY | 25 | $8.2k |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | NY | 101 | $8.6k |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | Dutchess Community College | NY | 41 | $8.9k |
| 6 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate's Degree | Southern Maine Community College | ME | 44 | $9.0k |
| 7 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate's Degree | Austin Community College District | TX | 33 | $9.2k |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | Monroe Community College | NY | 13 | $9.4k |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | Brown | RI | 32 | $10.0k |
| 10 | Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | Onondaga Community College | NY | 22 | $10.1k |
Field · CIP-11
Computer & Information Sciences
Top 10 Highest Computer & Information Sciences · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | Master's Degree | Stanford | CA | 332 | $331.7k |
| 2 | Computer Science | Master's Degree | UC San Diego | CA | 308 | $301.2k |
| 3 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | Penn | PA | 156 | $298.0k |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | UCLA | CA | — | $287.4k |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 365 | $279.5k |
| 6 | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | Brown | RI | 213 | $271.6k |
| 7 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | Yale | CT | 96 | $271.5k |
| 8 | Computer Science | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 500 | $256.4k |
| 9 | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | Carnegie Mellon | PA | 247 | $251.6k |
| 10 | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | Stanford | CA | 260 | $247.8k |
Top 10 Lowest Computer & Information Sciences · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | Atlantic University | PR | 130 | $4.0k |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | Bristol Community College | MA | 43 | $4.4k |
| 3 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | Pima Community College | AZ | 42 | $4.9k |
| 4 | Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | PR | 41 | $5.0k |
| 5 | Information Science/Studies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | 225 | $5.5k |
| 6 | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | PR | 17 | $5.5k |
| 7 | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | PR | 11 | $5.5k |
| 8 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Northwood Technical College | WI | — | $5.8k |
| 9 | Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | College of DuPage | IL | 23 | $5.9k |
| 10 | Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | Gwinnett Technical College | GA | 42 | $6.3k |
Field · CIP-13
Education
Top 10 Highest Education · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest Education · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-14
Engineering
Top 10 Highest Engineering · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Doctoral Degree | Stanford | CA | 73 | $314.6k |
| 2 | Operations Research | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 320 | $255.6k |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | MIT | MA | 74 | $250.3k |
| 4 | Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | Princeton | NJ | — | $243.8k |
| 5 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | UC Berkeley | CA | 516 | $240.5k |
| 6 | Engineering, Other | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | 93 | $232.7k |
| 7 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | Stanford | CA | 155 | $230.4k |
| 8 | Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | UW | WA | 40 | $223.7k |
| 9 | Computer Engineering | Master's Degree | UC San Diego | CA | 82 | $206.1k |
| 10 | Operations Research | Master's Degree | Cornell | NY | 138 | $205.2k |
Top 10 Lowest Engineering · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | — | $2.8k |
| 2 | Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | Holyoke Community College | MA | 17 | $6.1k |
| 3 | Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | 55 | $6.6k |
| 4 | Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 115 | $7.0k |
| 5 | Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | Austin Community College District | TX | 85 | $7.1k |
| 6 | Engineering, Other | Bachelor's Degree | Stanford | CA | 86 | $7.5k |
| 7 | Materials Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | UC Irvine | CA | 28 | $7.5k |
| 8 | Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | Sinclair Community College | OH | 61 | $7.5k |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 185 | $7.6k |
| 10 | Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | TN | — | $7.9k |
Field · CIP-15
Engineering Technologies
Top 10 Highest Engineering Technologies · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | Stanford | CA | 103 | $227.3k |
| 2 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | 32 | $219.1k |
| 3 | Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Master's Degree | University of Tulsa | OK | 16 | $169.3k |
| 4 | Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's Degree | Stanford | CA | 67 | $168.9k |
| 5 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | Tufts | MA | 91 | $159.1k |
| 6 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | UCF | FL | 41 | $159.0k |
| 7 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | Washington State | WA | 20 | $156.0k |
| 8 | Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Onondaga Community College | NY | 3 | $155.0k |
| 9 | Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | Duke | NC | 130 | $150.7k |
| 10 | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Baton Rouge Community College | LA | 34 | $145.2k |
Top 10 Lowest Engineering Technologies · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Mech-Tech College | PR | 30 | $3.5k |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | PR | 40 | $4.4k |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | PR | 47 | $4.5k |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Tidewater Community College | VA | 84 | $4.7k |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | KS | 8 | $4.8k |
| 6 | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Madisonville Community College | KY | 125 | $4.8k |
| 7 | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Madisonville Community College | KY | 19 | $5.1k |
| 8 | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Del Mar College | TX | 36 | $5.2k |
| 9 | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Goodwin University | CT | 93 | $5.4k |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | Springfield Technical Community College | MA | 26 | $5.4k |
Field · CIP-23
English Language & Literature
Top 10 Highest English Language & Literature · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest English Language & Literature · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-19
Family & Consumer Sciences
Top 10 Highest Family & Consumer Sciences · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Housing and Human Environments | Bachelor's Degree | BYU | UT | 13 | $107.1k |
| 2 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | Bachelor's Degree | Syracuse | NY | 22 | $81.1k |
| 3 | Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Master's Degree | Texas Tech | TX | 59 | $78.6k |
| 4 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's Degree | NYU | NY | 38 | $76.2k |
| 5 | Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's Degree | UDel | DE | 66 | $75.3k |
| 6 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | NYU | NY | 4 | $75.1k |
| 7 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Doctoral Degree | Capella University | MN | 11 | $74.8k |
| 8 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | Cornell | NY | 61 | $74.6k |
| 9 | Housing and Human Environments | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY New York City College of Technology | NY | 14 | $72.7k |
| 10 | Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's Degree | IU Bloomington | IN | 84 | $72.2k |
Top 10 Lowest Family & Consumer Sciences · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | Mount Wachusett Community College | MA | 11 | $4.7k |
| 2 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | Central New Mexico Community College | NM | 53 | $5.9k |
| 3 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | York Technical College | SC | 28 | $6.8k |
| 4 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | KY | 66 | $7.0k |
| 5 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | North Shore Community College | MA | 36 | $7.0k |
| 6 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | American Public University System | WV | 46 | $7.1k |
| 7 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | Hudson Valley Community College | NY | 40 | $7.7k |
| 8 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Western Iowa Tech Community College | IA | 30 | $8.2k |
| 9 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | Utah State | UT | 14 | $9.1k |
| 10 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Tidewater Community College | VA | 99 | $9.5k |
Field · CIP-51
Health Professions
Top 10 Highest Health Professions · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 102 | $313.6k |
| 2 | Dentistry | Master's Degree | Ohio State | OH | — | $312.5k |
| 3 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | Pitt | PA | — | $299.1k |
| 4 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's Degree | Texas A&M | TX | 17 | $288.9k |
| 5 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's Degree | VCU | VA | 16 | $287.4k |
| 6 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 27 | $284.1k |
| 7 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | First Professional Degree | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | — | $281.5k |
| 8 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Graduate/Professional Certificate | Harvard | MA | 14 | $281.0k |
| 9 | Medicine | First Professional Degree | University of Pikeville | KY | 139 | $273.3k |
| 10 | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's Degree | UF | FL | 19 | $271.9k |
Top 10 Lowest Health Professions · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-43
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
Top 10 Highest Homeland Security & Law Enforcement · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homeland Security | Master's Degree | George Mason | VA | — | $163.6k |
| 2 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | Neumann University | PA | 19 | $143.6k |
| 3 | Fire Protection | Master's Degree | Cal Poly SLO | CA | 16 | $141.8k |
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | Curry College | MA | 23 | $125.0k |
| 5 | Homeland Security | Master's Degree | Utica University | NY | 129 | $119.9k |
| 6 | Fire Protection | Associate's Degree | Santa Ana College | CA | 56 | $114.4k |
| 7 | Homeland Security | Doctoral Degree | Capella University | MN | 12 | $114.4k |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | GW | DC | 1 | $113.0k |
| 9 | Security Science and Technology | Master's Degree | University of Maryland Global Campus | MD | 106 | $111.4k |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | Louisville | KY | — | $109.1k |
Top 10 Lowest Homeland Security & Law Enforcement · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | College of Western Idaho | ID | 10 | $3.5k |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | El Paso Community College | TX | 272 | $4.3k |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Daytona State College | FL | 95 | $4.4k |
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan | PR | 2 | $4.5k |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | Pima Community College | AZ | 17 | $4.5k |
| 6 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | NY | 235 | $4.8k |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Northcentral Technical College | WI | 39 | $4.8k |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Lackawanna College | PA | 39 | $4.9k |
| 9 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Palm Beach State College | FL | 110 | $4.9k |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | PR | 69 | $5.0k |
Field · CIP-22
Legal Professions & Studies
Top 10 Highest Legal Professions & Studies · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law | First Professional Degree | Columbia | NY | 460 | $332.8k |
| 2 | Law | First Professional Degree | UChicago | IL | 212 | $308.4k |
| 3 | Law | First Professional Degree | Penn | PA | 256 | $290.5k |
| 4 | Law | First Professional Degree | Stanford | CA | 184 | $289.2k |
| 5 | Law | Doctoral Degree | Cornell | NY | — | $273.2k |
| 6 | Law | Doctoral Degree | Duke | NC | — | $263.9k |
| 7 | Law | First Professional Degree | Northwestern | IL | 296 | $256.9k |
| 8 | Law | First Professional Degree | Harvard | MA | 594 | $250.6k |
| 9 | Law | First Professional Degree | UVA | VA | 318 | $247.1k |
| 10 | Law | First Professional Degree | NYU | NY | 466 | $246.3k |
Top 10 Lowest Legal Professions & Studies · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Hofstra University | NY | — | $4.2k |
| 2 | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | NY | 148 | $7.5k |
| 3 | Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Purdue University Global | IN | 34 | $8.2k |
| 4 | Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | Des Moines Area Community College | IA | 19 | $8.2k |
| 5 | Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | Phoenix College | AZ | 28 | $9.5k |
| 6 | Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | Rose State College | OK | 15 | $9.5k |
| 7 | Legal Support Services | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | Meredith College | NC | — | $9.5k |
| 8 | Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | Arapahoe Community College | CO | — | $10.2k |
| 9 | Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Johnson County Community College | KS | 39 | $10.2k |
| 10 | Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | Salt Lake Community College | UT | 18 | $10.2k |
Field · CIP-24
Liberal Arts & General Studies
Top 10 Highest Liberal Arts & General Studies · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest Liberal Arts & General Studies · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Trident Technical College | SC | 58 | $2.8k |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | — | $3.0k |
| 3 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Carl Sandburg College | IL | 199 | $3.5k |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | La Salle University | PA | 34 | $3.5k |
| 5 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Motlow State Community College | TN | 899 | $3.5k |
| 6 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Northeast State Community College | TN | 500 | $3.5k |
| 7 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Odessa College | TX | 425 | $3.5k |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | University of St Thomas | MN | 79 | $4.5k |
| 9 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Alvin Community College | TX | 353 | $4.5k |
| 10 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | Lake Land College | IL | 289 | $4.6k |
Field · CIP-27
Mathematics & Statistics
Top 10 Highest Mathematics & Statistics · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistics | Bachelor's Degree | Harvard | MA | 49 | $229.8k |
| 2 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | MIT | MA | 117 | $226.2k |
| 3 | Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Harvard | MA | 84 | $178.3k |
| 4 | Applied Mathematics | Master's Degree | NYU | NY | 230 | $172.8k |
| 5 | Statistics | Master's Degree | UChicago | IL | 220 | $171.6k |
| 6 | Statistics | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 594 | $165.5k |
| 7 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Cornell | NY | 107 | $162.8k |
| 8 | Applied Mathematics | Master's Degree | UCLA | CA | — | $161.7k |
| 9 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Bowdoin | ME | 42 | $160.0k |
| 10 | Statistics | Bachelor's Degree | Carnegie Mellon | PA | 171 | $155.0k |
Top 10 Lowest Mathematics & Statistics · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | 25 | $2.8k |
| 2 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY Queens College | NY | 80 | $8.3k |
| 3 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | San Diego State | CA | 28 | $8.8k |
| 4 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Texas A & M International University | TX | 22 | $9.2k |
| 5 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Duke | NC | 57 | $9.5k |
| 6 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Vanderbilt | TN | 134 | $9.6k |
| 7 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | MIT | MA | 117 | $9.8k |
| 8 | Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Brown | RI | 131 | $10.0k |
| 9 | Statistics | Bachelor's Degree | BYU | UT | 171 | $10.3k |
| 10 | Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | Johns Hopkins | MD | 100 | $10.9k |
Field · CIP-47
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Top 10 Highest Mechanic & Repair Technologies · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest Mechanic & Repair Technologies · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-30
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Top 10 Highest Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International/Global Studies | Master's Degree | Penn | PA | 69 | $279.8k |
| 2 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | University of the Pacific | CA | 85 | $182.1k |
| 3 | Human Computer Interaction | Master's Degree | Bentley | MA | 46 | $180.1k |
| 4 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Maryland Institute College of Art | MD | 16 | $156.6k |
| 5 | Human Computer Interaction | Master's Degree | IU Bloomington | IN | 45 | $152.4k |
| 6 | Systems Science and Theory | Master's Degree | University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | 11 | $148.4k |
| 7 | Human Computer Interaction | Bachelor's Degree | UW | WA | 19 | $142.5k |
| 8 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Master's Degree | Rutgers | NJ | 73 | $142.2k |
| 9 | Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's Degree | Carnegie Mellon | PA | 109 | $133.7k |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | Yale | CT | 56 | $130.5k |
Top 10 Lowest Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | Southwestern Illinois College | IL | 122 | $4.5k |
| 2 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Northeast Alabama Community College | AL | 274 | $4.7k |
| 3 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | IL | 105 | $4.8k |
| 4 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | San Jacinto Community College | TX | 537 | $5.4k |
| 5 | Natural Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | PR | 72 | $5.5k |
| 6 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | Hudson County Community College | NJ | 96 | $5.8k |
| 7 | Behavioral Sciences | Associate's Degree | Loyola Chicago | IL | 53 | $5.9k |
| 8 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | Virginia Western Community College | VA | 87 | $6.0k |
| 9 | Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | IL | 222 | $6.1k |
| 10 | Natural Sciences | Associate's Degree | Massasoit Community College | MA | — | $6.1k |
Field · CIP-31
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Top 10 Highest Parks, Recreation & Fitness · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | Columbia | NY | 67 | $136.1k |
| 2 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Linfield University | OR | 20 | $99.7k |
| 3 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | USF | FL | 53 | $86.8k |
| 4 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | Georgetown | DC | 150 | $83.3k |
| 5 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Emory | GA | 91 | $81.4k |
| 6 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | UDel | DE | 186 | $81.1k |
| 7 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Simmons University | MA | 24 | $80.7k |
| 8 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | SMU | TX | 84 | $80.1k |
| 9 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | University of Miami | FL | 63 | $79.9k |
| 10 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | UVA | VA | 84 | $78.4k |
Top 10 Lowest Parks, Recreation & Fitness · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | BYU | UT | 147 | $9.0k |
| 2 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | PR | 28 | $9.5k |
| 3 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Bryan University | AZ | 184 | $9.5k |
| 4 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | Austin Community College District | TX | 22 | $9.8k |
| 5 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY Lehman College | NY | 66 | $9.9k |
| 6 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Rice | TX | 104 | $10.0k |
| 7 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | BYU | UT | 110 | $12.2k |
| 8 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | 46 | $12.4k |
| 9 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | Cal State Monterey Bay | CA | 154 | $12.8k |
| 10 | Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | Illinois State University | IL | 67 | $13.0k |
Field · CIP-12
Personal & Culinary Services
Top 10 Highest Personal & Culinary Services · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Top 10 Lowest Personal & Culinary Services · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Pensacola State College | FL | 97 | $3.5k |
| 2 | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | PR | 15 | $3.5k |
| 3 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Palm Beach State College | FL | 203 | $4.5k |
| 4 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Texarkana College | TX | 40 | $5.0k |
| 5 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Northwest Mississippi Community College | MS | 30 | $5.1k |
| 6 | Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate's Degree | Goodwin University | CT | 15 | $5.2k |
| 7 | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | IL | 102 | $5.2k |
| 8 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mid-State Technical College | WI | 37 | $5.2k |
| 9 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Johnson County Community College | KS | 41 | $5.3k |
| 10 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Lone Star College System | TX | 73 | $5.4k |
Field · CIP-40
Physical Sciences
Top 10 Highest Physical Sciences · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | UC Berkeley | CA | 53 | $165.9k |
| 2 | Physics | Doctoral Degree | Arizona | AZ | 36 | $165.1k |
| 3 | Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | Northwestern | IL | 43 | $161.5k |
| 4 | Physics | Doctoral Degree | UC Irvine | CA | 15 | $159.9k |
| 5 | Physics | Doctoral Degree | UC San Diego | CA | 21 | $153.1k |
| 6 | Physics | Doctoral Degree | Ohio State | OH | 27 | $142.8k |
| 7 | Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | UC Davis | CA | 29 | $136.8k |
| 8 | Physics | Doctoral Degree | UW | WA | 29 | $136.4k |
| 9 | Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | UT Austin | TX | 25 | $135.7k |
| 10 | Chemistry | Doctoral Degree | UF | FL | 33 | $135.1k |
Top 10 Lowest Physical Sciences · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | NY | 243 | $5.7k |
| 2 | Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | Middlesex College | NJ | 202 | $7.2k |
| 3 | Physics | Bachelor's Degree | USC | CA | 31 | $7.5k |
| 4 | Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | CUNY Medgar Evers College | NY | 225 | $7.6k |
| 5 | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | Duke | NC | 38 | $8.2k |
| 6 | Chemistry | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Niagara County Community College | NY | 21 | $8.7k |
| 7 | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY Hunter College | NY | 132 | $9.0k |
| 8 | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 47 | $9.5k |
| 9 | Physical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | NY | — | $9.8k |
| 10 | Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | Tulsa Community College | OK | 82 | $10.5k |
Field · CIP-48
Precision Production
Top 10 Highest Precision Production · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Ferris State University | MI | 51 | $82.9k |
| 2 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ferris State University | MI | 21 | $78.1k |
| 3 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Hennepin Technical College | MN | 23 | $75.5k |
| 4 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Idaho State University | ID | 11 | $74.3k |
| 5 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Idaho State University | ID | 27 | $74.3k |
| 6 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Cape Fear Community College | NC | 10 | $69.2k |
| 7 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | 175 | $67.3k |
| 8 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | Spartanburg Community College | SC | 14 | $65.7k |
| 9 | Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | BridgeValley Community & Technical College | WV | 2 | $65.7k |
| 10 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Amarillo College | TX | 36 | $65.2k |
Top 10 Lowest Precision Production · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | South Central College | MN | 33 | $3.3k |
| 2 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Lone Star College System | TX | 516 | $3.5k |
| 3 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Moraine Park Technical College | WI | 51 | $3.5k |
| 4 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Northcentral Technical College | WI | 180 | $3.5k |
| 5 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | 767 | $3.6k |
| 6 | Precision Production, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | KS | — | $3.6k |
| 7 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Chattanooga State Community College | TN | — | $3.9k |
| 8 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | WI | 36 | $4.0k |
| 9 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ozarks Technical Community College | MO | 55 | $4.1k |
| 10 | Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Grand Rapids Community College | MI | 23 | $4.2k |
Field · CIP-42
Psychology
Top 10 Highest Psychology · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | Amherst | MA | — | $129.7k |
| 2 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | New School | NY | 16 | $122.5k |
| 3 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | NJ | — | $118.7k |
| 4 | Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | Duke | NC | 17 | $116.0k |
| 5 | Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | George Mason | VA | 20 | $114.0k |
| 6 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | SF State | CA | — | $112.9k |
| 7 | Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | UF | FL | 29 | $112.9k |
| 8 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | USC | CA | 116 | $112.2k |
| 9 | Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | UIC | IL | 9 | $110.9k |
| 10 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | La Salle University | PA | — | $110.4k |
Top 10 Lowest Psychology · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | PR | 37 | $4.5k |
| 2 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | PR | 55 | $5.0k |
| 3 | Psychology, Other | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | PR | 49 | $5.2k |
| 4 | Psychology, Other | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | PR | 54 | $5.5k |
| 5 | Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 99 | $5.5k |
| 6 | Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | 167 | $5.5k |
| 7 | Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | NY | 287 | $6.0k |
| 8 | Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | College of Southern Nevada | NV | 105 | $6.5k |
| 9 | Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | Central New Mexico Community College | NM | 213 | $6.5k |
| 10 | Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | El Paso Community College | TX | 220 | $6.8k |
Field · CIP-44
Public Administration & Social Service
Top 10 Highest Public Administration & Social Service · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Organization and Advocacy | Master's Degree | Northwestern | IL | 31 | $158.8k |
| 2 | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Master's Degree | USC | CA | 22 | $144.9k |
| 3 | Public Administration | Master's Degree | Harvard | MA | 193 | $140.5k |
| 4 | Public Policy Analysis | Master's Degree | Harvard | MA | 172 | $135.0k |
| 5 | Public Policy Analysis | Doctoral Degree | Harvard | MA | 21 | $129.5k |
| 6 | Public Administration | Master's Degree | GW | DC | 67 | $119.0k |
| 7 | Public Policy Analysis | Master's Degree | UChicago | IL | 259 | $118.0k |
| 8 | Public Policy Analysis | Master's Degree | UC Berkeley | CA | 108 | $116.7k |
| 9 | Public Administration | Master's Degree | University of San Francisco | CA | 78 | $116.6k |
| 10 | Public Administration | Master's Degree | The University of Texas at Tyler | TX | 13 | $114.4k |
Top 10 Lowest Public Administration & Social Service · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
Field · CIP-45
Social Sciences
Top 10 Highest Social Sciences · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Duke | NC | 161 | $172.0k |
| 2 | Economics | Doctoral Degree | UC San Diego | CA | 17 | $162.2k |
| 3 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Harvard | MA | 154 | $161.3k |
| 4 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | UChicago | IL | 491 | $157.2k |
| 5 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Dartmouth | NH | 181 | $153.3k |
| 6 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Penn | PA | 222 | $152.2k |
| 7 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | CMC | CA | 116 | $151.7k |
| 8 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Williams | MA | 100 | $150.9k |
| 9 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Amherst | MA | 49 | $150.2k |
| 10 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Middlebury | VT | 97 | $150.0k |
Top 10 Lowest Social Sciences · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 9 | $5.5k |
| 2 | Sociology | Associate's Degree | Salt Lake Community College | UT | 36 | $5.8k |
| 3 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | Harvard | MA | 154 | $6.6k |
| 4 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY City College | NY | 124 | $6.7k |
| 5 | Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | 70 | $6.8k |
| 6 | Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | Frederick Community College | MD | 116 | $6.8k |
| 7 | Economics | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY Queens College | NY | 394 | $7.3k |
| 8 | Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | Butte College | CA | 372 | $7.5k |
| 9 | Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 21 | $7.9k |
| 10 | Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | 26 | $8.2k |
Field · CIP-50
Visual & Performing Arts
Top 10 Highest Visual & Performing Arts · Median earnings · 5 years after completion (USD)What this meansMedian annual earnings of program completers 5 years after finishing a degree, computed from Treasury IRS tax records. Program-level cut from College Scorecard Field of Study Data — distinct from the institution-level 'years after entry' figure.
Highest median earnings 5y after completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median earnings · 5 years after completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | Illinois Tech | IL | 6 | $161.9k |
| 2 | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Graduate/Professional Certificate | USC | CA | 22 | $145.2k |
| 3 | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Master's Degree | California College of the Arts | CA | — | $140.9k |
| 4 | Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's Degree | New School | NY | — | $113.6k |
| 5 | Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | University of North Carolina Wilmington | NC | — | $103.5k |
| 6 | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Master's Degree | New School | NY | 12 | $96.2k |
| 7 | Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | Maryland Institute College of Art | MD | 180 | $95.8k |
| 8 | Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | Northeastern | MA | 58 | $95.1k |
| 9 | Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | San Jose State | CA | 201 | $93.9k |
| 10 | Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | Georgia Tech | GA | 61 | $91.0k |
Top 10 Lowest Visual & Performing Arts · Median debt at completion (USD)What this meansMedian federal-student-loan debt of completers at graduation, reported by College Scorecard. Excludes private and parent loans. Lower values can indicate generous aid, lower published prices, or a high share of completers who used federal loans sparingly.
Lowest median federal student-loan debt at completion among programs in this CIP-2 family.
| # | Program | Credential | Institution | State | Completers | Median debt at completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | 33 | $5.5k |
| 2 | Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | Cuyahoga Community College District | OH | 52 | $6.0k |
| 3 | Visual and Performing Arts, General | Associate's Degree | Dutchess Community College | NY | 24 | $6.5k |
| 4 | Visual and Performing Arts, General | Associate's Degree | Pima Community College | AZ | 46 | $7.0k |
| 5 | Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan | PR | 13 | $7.9k |
| 6 | Fine and Studio Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Scottsdale Community College | AZ | 181 | $8.0k |
| 7 | Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | Monroe Community College | NY | 44 | $8.0k |
| 8 | Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | Metropolitan Community College Area | NE | 79 | $8.8k |
| 9 | Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | CUNY New York City College of Technology | NY | 126 | $8.8k |
| 10 | Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | Monroe Community College | NY | 11 | $8.9k |