Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

ASU's undergraduate certificate in Management Sciences delivers exactly what you'd expect—no more, no less. With $68,079 in first-year earnings and $19,854 in debt, it lands squarely at the national median for this program type. The 60th percentile ranking among Arizona programs suggests a slight edge over other in-state options, though with only 9 schools offering this certificate statewide, the competitive set is limited.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29 is reasonable—graduates earn roughly $3.40 for every dollar borrowed. This certificate won't catapult your child ahead of the pack, but it won't bury them in debt either. The robust sample size (100+ graduates) means these numbers are reliable, not flukes from a handful of graduates. For context, even top performers in this program nationally only earn about $300 more annually, so ASU isn't leaving much money on the table.

This program makes sense if your child needs quantitative credentials quickly without taking on substantial debt. It's not designed to be transformative—certificates rarely are—but rather to add targeted skills efficiently. If they're already working or pursuing another degree and need analytical competencies, the modest debt burden makes this a defensible choice. Just understand they're getting standard market value, not a premium outcome.