Business, Management, Marketing, at Eastern University

Based on comparable business programs in Pennsylvania, Eastern's graduates likely face first-year earnings around $36,000 against $27,000 in debt—a modest 0.75 ratio that suggests manageable repayment. However, this estimate sits at Pennsylvania's median while falling $15,000 below the national benchmark of $50,740 for business bachelor's degrees. That gap is substantial and worth understanding before committing.

The discrepancy likely reflects regional job markets and program focus rather than program quality per se. Similar Pennsylvania business programs show a wide range, from Point Park's $25,000 to Widener's $42,000, suggesting that outcomes depend heavily on factors beyond the degree itself—internship networks, career services, and student initiative. With a 94% admission rate and more than a third of students on Pell grants, Eastern serves a different population than highly selective business schools, which may influence both starting salaries and career trajectories.

The practical question is whether this represents value for your family. If your child plans to work in Pennsylvania's market and can graduate with debt near the $27,000 estimate, the 0.75 ratio is workable. But if they're hoping for the earning power typically associated with business degrees—closer to that $50,000 national figure—you'll want to dig into what drives Eastern's alumni toward the lower end of the range and whether that aligns with your child's goals.