by our College Data Analytics Team
[Insurance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/insurance/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find where insurance graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose insurance graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the top school for insurance graduate earnings in the United States. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Insurance graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of about $110,596 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at St Johns University New York earned it the #2 place for insurance. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Insurance graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of about $95,246 a year early in their careers.
Saint Josephs University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying insurance schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the insurance program here go on to a median salary of roughly $99,980.
Butler University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in insurance, landing the #4 spot this year. Butler University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Early-career insurance graduates from Butler University make a median of around $75,956 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Florida State University earned it the #5 place for insurance. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Insurance graduates of Florida State University earn a median of about $95,930 a year early in their careers.
University Of Georgia placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for insurance. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students who complete the insurance program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,304.
University Of North Texas landed the #7 spot for insurance salaries this year. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Insurance graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of about $95,749 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #8 spot for insurance salaries this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. Students who complete the insurance program here go on to a median salary of roughly $85,286.
Georgia State University landed the #9 spot for insurance salaries this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. After graduating, insurance degree recipients from Georgia State University typically earn about $85,608 annually.
Indiana State University landed the #10 spot for insurance salaries this year. Indiana State University is a public school located in the city of Terre Haute. Insurance graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of about $66,337 a year early in their careers.
Appalachian State University earned the #11 position for insurance graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a public institution. After graduating, insurance degree recipients from Appalachian State University typically earn about $80,272 annually.
Illinois State University landed the #12 spot for insurance salaries this year. Illinois State University is a public school located in the suburb of Normal. Insurance graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of about $85,527 a year early in their careers.
Olivet College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for insurance. Located in the rural area of Olivet, Olivet College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, insurance degree recipients from Olivet College typically earn about $70,559 annually.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #14 for insurance graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Students who complete the insurance program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,992.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #15 spot for insurance salaries this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public school located in the town of University. Early-career insurance graduates from University Of Mississippi Main Campus make a median of around $55,154 per year.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #16 for insurance graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Insurance graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of about $67,862 a year early in their careers.
University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #17 spot for insurance salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. After graduating, insurance degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma typically earn about $50,182 annually.
University Of Louisiana Monroe landed the #18 spot for insurance salaries this year. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a public institution. After graduating, insurance degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe typically earn about $49,294 annually.
Ball State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying insurance schools. Ball State University is a public school located in the city of Muncie. Students who complete the insurance program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,615.
University Of Central Arkansas ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying insurance schools. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. Early-career insurance graduates from University Of Central Arkansas make a median of around $45,696 per year.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their insurance graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 20 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.