Business/Corporate Communications at Aquinas College

Aquinas College's Business/Corporate Communications program reports impressive first-year earnings of $49,378—placing it in the 95th percentile nationally among similar programs. That's nearly $8,000 above the national median and well above even the 75th percentile benchmark. The $23,250 debt load translates to a manageable 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about six months of gross earnings. Among Michigan's four schools offering this program, Aquinas sits right at the state median for both earnings and debt.

The catch? This data comes from a very small sample—fewer than 30 graduates. With only four Michigan schools offering this program and limited graduate data, these numbers could swing significantly with just a few outliers. The modest 5% earnings growth to year four also suggests early-career momentum may plateau relatively quickly compared to programs with steeper growth curves.

For parents willing to accept some statistical uncertainty, the fundamentals look solid: strong starting salaries, reasonable debt, and a focused program at a regional college with a 71% admission rate. Just understand you're making this decision with limited data points, and actual outcomes for your student could vary more than they would at programs with hundreds of graduates to track.