Business Administration, Management and Operations at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield College's business program produces graduates earning $33,806 in their first year—nearly $12,000 below both the New Jersey state median and national average for business degrees. While earnings do grow to $45,791 by year four (a solid 36% increase), that starting salary ranks this program in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of business programs produce better immediate outcomes.

The state comparison tells a slightly less alarming story, with Bloomfield ranking in the 25th percentile among New Jersey business programs. But context matters: top programs like Stevens Institute and Rutgers produce graduates earning $59,000-$71,000, more than double Bloomfield's first-year figure. With $28,900 in debt—higher than both state and national medians—graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85, meaning they owe nearly a full year's salary. That's manageable but tight, especially given the low starting point.

This program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (69%), so it may be fulfilling an important access mission. However, parents should recognize that stronger alternatives exist within New Jersey's public system. If your child is committed to this school for other reasons, they should plan for a challenging first few years financially and understand they'll likely need to hustle into better-paying roles as early as possible to justify the investment.