Finance and Financial Management Services at Endicott College

Endicott College's finance program charges premium private school debt levels but delivers earnings that fall short of the state's elite programs. Graduates earn $63,000—solidly above the national median but about $7,000 less than nearby UMass Amherst and roughly $20,000 behind Bentley, another private option. That 60th percentile ranking among Massachusetts programs matters: you're paying private tuition to land in the middle of the state pack rather than near the top.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $27,000, it's only marginally above the state median and sits in the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of finance programs nationally saddle graduates with more debt. The 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, translating to monthly payments well under 10% of gross income. For a private college experience, that's reasonable borrowing.

The question is whether Endicott's environment justifies the middle-tier Massachusetts outcome when UMass delivers $6,000 more for likely lower overall costs. This works if your child values Endicott's smaller setting and you can afford the difference without excessive borrowing. But purely as a financial investment, the Massachusetts public flagship offers better returns for students aiming at finance careers.