Business Administration, Management and Operations at Endicott College

The $24,000 debt estimate for this two-year business degree—more than double what Massachusetts community colleges typically charge for the same credential—creates a challenging math problem. Similar business management associate programs in Massachusetts suggest first-year earnings around $37,350, which means graduates would face a debt burden equal to roughly 65% of their initial salary. Community colleges across the state report actual outcomes showing their business grads earning $38,000-$46,000 while carrying debt closer to $10,000.

The private college premium matters here. Endicott's selective admissions (SAT 1263, 72% acceptance rate) and limited Pell enrollment (13%) signal a school serving mostly traditional, well-resourced students. But for an associate degree—typically valued for affordability and quick workforce entry—the estimated debt load undermines the fundamental appeal of a two-year program. You'd be paying nearly $14,000 more than the typical Massachusetts business associate student for outcomes that peer programs suggest won't differ meaningfully in the job market.

Unless Endicott's network or specific career services justify the premium (and the suppressed data makes that impossible to verify), Massachusetts community colleges offer a clearer path: comparable estimated earnings with half the debt. That difference—roughly $14,000—could fund the first year of a bachelor's completion program if your student decides to continue their education.