Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Assumption University

Massachusetts schools with management science programs show a remarkably wide spread—from MIT's nearly six-figure outcomes down to Bridgewater State's $45,720—making the estimated $80,575 for Assumption's graduates particularly interesting. Based on comparable programs across the state, this figure would place Assumption near the top tier, essentially matching Bentley and Boston College, though well below MIT's premium. The estimated $24,840 in debt sits right at the state median, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 that suggests manageable repayment.

The challenge here is that with only four programs in Massachusetts actually reporting data, these estimates carry real uncertainty. Assumption's 87% admission rate and relatively low Pell enrollment (19%) suggest a different student profile than highly selective competitors, which could mean actual outcomes vary from these peer-program projections. The good news: even if real earnings came in 10-15% below the estimate, graduates would still be starting around $70,000—comfortably above the $62,069 national median for this field.

For families comparing options, the key question is whether Assumption can deliver outcomes closer to its Massachusetts peers or whether its open-admission model produces results more aligned with mid-tier national programs. The estimated debt load is reasonable enough that modest earnings variation wouldn't be catastrophic, but you're betting on Assumption performing at the level of schools like Bentley and BC without the actual track record to confirm it.