Business Administration, Management and Operations at Assumption University

Assumption University's business program costs more than its outcomes initially suggest. With $27,000 in debt and a $56,211 starting salary, graduates face a manageable 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratio—roughly half what they earn in year one. That's a solid foundation, but here's the context that matters: among Massachusetts business programs, Assumption lands squarely in the middle (60th percentile), trailing the state's top-tier options by $10,000-$15,000 annually. Nationally, the picture brightens—this program ranks in the 86th percentile, outearning typical business graduates by more than $10,000.

The earnings trajectory shows steady progress, with salaries climbing 11% to $62,476 by year four. That's healthy growth, though graduates still won't catch their peers from nearby Boston College or Bentley. The relatively low debt load (25th percentile nationally) helps offset the premium tuition, and the four-year earnings growth suggests the degree opens doors to advancement rather than dead-end entry positions.

For families willing to pay private school tuition in Worcester, this delivers above-average national outcomes with moderate debt. However, if your child could access UMass or compete for admission at Boston's elite business schools, those options would likely provide better long-term value. Assumption works best for students who need the smaller campus environment and can manage the cost without excessive borrowing.