Accounting at Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College's accounting graduates face a significant state-level disadvantage that parents should understand upfront. While first-year earnings of $53,440 land near the national median, they trail Connecticut's typical accounting graduate by $12,000—placing this program in just the 25th percentile statewide. When neighboring programs like UConn and Quinnipiac produce graduates earning $70,000-$75,000, that gap compounds quickly over a career.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $33,302, graduates here carry roughly $10,000 more than Connecticut's median but still maintain a manageable 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's better than many programs nationally. The real question is whether you're comfortable paying Connecticut private school prices (even with aid—47% of students receive Pell grants) for below-median Connecticut outcomes. The small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) adds uncertainty, though it doesn't change the stark earnings gap with in-state alternatives.

For families committed to Albertus Magnus for fit or financial aid reasons, this could work—the debt load isn't crushing. But purely as an investment, Connecticut families have multiple public and private options delivering 30-40% higher starting salaries for comparable or lower debt. Unless significant aid makes this cheaper than alternatives, the state data suggests looking elsewhere.