Field of study · CIP 52.16
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Offered at 102 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 | 24 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 64 | $84,185 | $124,199 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — | — |
"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 master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villanova University | PA | $147,459 | $197,795 | — |
| 2 | Northeastern University | MA | — | $162,886 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | MA | — | $162,886 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California | CA | $103,572 | $154,287 | — |
| 5 | Bentley University | MA | $94,264 | $154,156 | — |
| 6 | DePaul University | IL | $106,590 | $153,354 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | NY | $90,893 | $146,269 | — |
| 8 | San Jose State University | CA | — | $145,837 | — |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York | NY | $83,939 | $141,248 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University | NY | $93,482 | $139,659 | — |
| 11 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | — | $138,261 | — |
| 12 | Golden Gate University | CA | $132,535 | $136,265 | — |
| 13 | Hofstra University | NY | $84,494 | $130,247 | — |
| 14 | University of Denver | CO | — | $128,043 | — |
| 15 | Walsh College | MI | $75,546 | $126,283 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
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