Insurance
Offered at 93 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 31 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 8 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 44 | $62,910 | $85,359 | $19,700 |
| Master's | 8 | $116,591 | $105,418 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa | IA | $67,909 | $83,865 | $23,250 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $80,508 | $114,304 | $15,000 |
| 2 | St. John's University-New York | NY | $73,673 | $113,008 | $19,500 |
| 3 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | PA | $70,669 | $107,516 | $23,250 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | GA | $69,528 | $101,693 | $19,500 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | SC | $69,288 | $100,199 | $21,250 |
| 6 | Temple University | PA | $70,465 | $97,318 | $24,250 |
| 7 | Appalachian State University | NC | $56,954 | $94,143 | $18,193 |
| 8 | Florida State University | FL | $61,246 | $92,119 | $16,750 |
| 9 | Illinois State University | IL | $68,692 | $91,568 | $21,500 |
| 10 | Georgia State University | GA | $70,639 | $87,628 | $21,500 |
| 11 | University of North Texas | TX | $62,426 | $85,359 | — |
| 12 | Butler University | IN | $72,876 | $85,150 | $26,000 |
| 13 | University of Hartford | CT | — | $82,618 | — |
| 14 | Missouri State University-Springfield | MO | $52,297 | $82,266 | — |
| 15 | State University of New York at Oswego | NY | — | $80,948 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston University | MA | — | $211,668 | — |
| 2 | Butler University | IN | $137,075 | — | — |
| 3 | Florida State University | FL | $116,591 | $113,744 | — |
| 4 | Saint Peter's University | NJ | — | $97,092 | — |
| 5 | The University of Olivet | MI | $93,172 | $81,953 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do insurance graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in insurance reports median earnings of $62,910. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
