Education, Other: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 13.99. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 555 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 57 | 444 | $52,848 | $41,151 | $14,062 1 programs |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 11 | $78,686 | $65,693 | $25,106 1 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 1,738 | $40,204 | $49,113 | $25,000 25 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 15 | 0 | $67,515 | $56,674 | $19,937 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 159 | 1,148 | $59,683 | $65,348 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 67 | 487 | $84,911 | $90,635 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 5 | 33 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 121 | 465 | $52,516 | $59,921 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital NY · Private, nonprofit · 123 graduates measured | $79,522 | $83,524 | $25,106 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 251 graduates measured | $53,319 | $67,795 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison WI · Public · 19 graduates measured | $52,647 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Pacific University OR · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $52,526 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Saint Leo University FL · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $48,036 | Data unavailable | $33,500 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University NY · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $47,774 | $48,623 | $33,354 |
| Westminster College PA · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $46,361 | $46,735 | $24,029 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth MN · Public · 117 graduates measured | $46,201 | $46,964 | $27,340 |
| Eastern Oregon University OR · Public · 29 graduates measured | $43,268 | $51,176 | $17,000 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 214 graduates measured | $42,331 | $51,781 | $21,760 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 214 graduates measured | $42,331 | $51,781 | $21,760 |
| St Petersburg College FL · Public · 153 graduates measured | $41,427 | $45,220 | $29,259 |
| University of Dayton OH · Private, nonprofit · 27 graduates measured | $39,259 | Data unavailable | $21,077 |
| Liberty University VA · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $38,339 | Data unavailable | $32,506 |
| Sonoma State University CA · Public · 80 graduates measured | $38,015 | $52,842 | $16,264 |
| University of Central Missouri MO · Public · 18 graduates measured | $37,772 | $44,338 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University IN · Private, nonprofit · 69 graduates measured | $71,029 | Data unavailable | $19,937 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $256,543 | $303,202 | Data unavailable |
| Long Island University NY · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $78,348 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Regis University CO · Private, nonprofit · 34 graduates measured | $72,008 | $78,266 | Data unavailable |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey NJ · Public · 31 graduates measured | $71,695 | $82,156 | Data unavailable |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine PA · Private, nonprofit · 58 graduates measured | $70,619 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 19 graduates measured | $69,722 | $72,432 | Data unavailable |
| Endicott College MA · Private, nonprofit · 58 graduates measured | $69,671 | $72,585 | Data unavailable |
| Oakland University MI · Public · 23 graduates measured | $64,995 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Rhode Island College RI · Public · 26 graduates measured | $63,778 | $78,105 | Data unavailable |
| Newman University KS · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $62,554 | $62,629 | Data unavailable |
| Southern Methodist University TX · Private, nonprofit · 113 graduates measured | $62,434 | $73,179 | Data unavailable |
| Eastern University PA · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $62,417 | $63,634 | Data unavailable |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul MN · Private, nonprofit · 380 graduates measured | $61,567 | $69,483 | Data unavailable |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 23 graduates measured | $60,719 | $66,492 | Data unavailable |
| Belmont University TN · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $60,716 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson College NE · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $113,125 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of West Georgia GA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $108,484 | $101,304 | Data unavailable |
| Xavier University OH · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $99,936 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Columbus State University GA · Public · 31 graduates measured | $92,974 | $107,801 | Data unavailable |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC · Public · 19 graduates measured | $88,304 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Old Dominion University VA · Public · 61 graduates measured | $87,777 | $94,365 | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 86 graduates measured | $85,240 | $91,214 | Data unavailable |
| Regent University VA · Private, nonprofit · 56 graduates measured | $85,210 | $94,797 | Data unavailable |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LA · Public · 24 graduates measured | $73,543 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln NE · Public · 17 graduates measured | $65,788 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce PR · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $64,097 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $258,509 | $306,793 | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $85,135 | $83,416 | Data unavailable |
| Regis University CO · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $85,018 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs CO · Public · 21 graduates measured | $52,640 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte NC · Public · 287 graduates measured | $48,302 | $50,906 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Education, Other
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education teachers, postsecondary | $75,350 | +2.5% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Teachers and instructors, all other | $66,140 | -0.2% | Bachelor's degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (1)
- 13.9999 Education, Other