Business Administration, Management and Operations at Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus graduates start strong, earning $57,953 in their first year—well above the national median ($45,703) and matching University of Connecticut's performance. However, that success comes at a steep price: median debt of $39,546 is nearly 50% higher than both state and national benchmarks. While still manageable at a 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio, families should recognize they're paying premium tuition for outcomes that middle-of-the-pack schools in Connecticut deliver at significantly lower cost.

The 60th percentile state ranking reveals the tension here. Charter Oak and Post University graduates earn more while their students typically leave with less debt. Even though Albertus Magnus ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally, that comparison matters less for Connecticut families who'll likely pay in-state tuition at state schools. The nearly $40,000 debt load represents real money—roughly two-thirds of that first year's salary—that could fund graduate school or a home down payment instead.

For families drawn to Albertus Magnus's smaller classes and personalized attention, the program can work financially—earnings do grow 11% by year four, and the debt remains serviceable. Just understand you're choosing the private school experience over cost efficiency. If your child thrives in intimate academic settings and you can handle the higher borrowing, this delivers solid career preparation. But if minimizing debt is the priority, Connecticut offers cheaper paths to similar earnings.