Business/Managerial Economics at Beloit College

Beloit College graduates in Business/Managerial Economics carry remarkably low debt—$27,000 ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs leave students with higher loans. Combined with first-year earnings of $54,111, the 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio creates one of the more manageable financial starts among economics programs. Within Wisconsin's limited field of three institutions offering this degree, Beloit edges above the state median and essentially matches what Marquette delivers, but with substantially less debt burden.

The earnings trajectory appears solid if unspectacular, landing in the 60th percentile statewide and just above the national median. For a selective liberal arts college (average SAT of 1318, 57% admission rate), these outcomes suggest the program delivers on its core promise: preparing students for business careers without drowning them in loans. The relatively high Pell grant enrollment (29%) indicates Beloit serves a mix of economic backgrounds, yet still manages to keep debt contained.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual variations could shift these numbers significantly in any given year. Still, the debt management alone—nearly $5,000 below the Wisconsin median—gives this program a practical advantage worth considering, especially for families prioritizing financial sustainability over marquee earnings.