Business Administration, Management and Operations at Curry College

Curry College's business program starts graduates at below-average salaries—$43,617 lands at the 40th percentile both nationally and within Massachusetts, where the state median is $48,790. But here's what sets this apart: those earnings jump 38% by year four to reach $60,049, demonstrating meaningful career progression that transforms the value equation. The relatively modest $27,000 in debt means graduates owe just 62% of their first-year salary, giving them breathing room while those gains materialize.

The gap with Massachusetts' elite business schools is substantial—Boston College and BU graduates start around $70,000—but Curry serves a different population. With a 92% admission rate and 28% of students on Pell grants, this program provides access to students who might not get into those selective schools. The debt load is actually slightly above Massachusetts and national medians, though not dramatically so.

For families choosing between Curry and a more selective in-state business program, understand you're trading initial earning power for accessibility. That first job will likely pay less than what peers from BU or Bentley command, but the trajectory is solid and the debt burden won't suffocate your child's early career. If your student has competitive grades and test scores, the elite programs offer better immediate returns. If Curry represents their best realistic option for a four-year business degree, the numbers work—just don't expect it to close the earnings gap with top-tier schools.