Business Administration, Management and Operations at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Similar business programs in Louisiana suggest first-year earnings around $38,500 and debt near $27,000 for this bachelor's degree—numbers that land right at the state median but trail the national benchmark by about $7,000. That earnings gap matters: while the estimated 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio appears manageable on paper, it reflects a Louisiana market where business graduates often start at lower salaries than peers elsewhere. Franciscan Missionaries serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (36%), which adds pressure to make every dollar count.

The challenge is that peer programs across Louisiana show wide variation—from Tulane's $61,000 starts to the low-$40,000s at public universities. Without actual outcomes data from this specific program, it's impossible to know where Franciscan Missionaries falls in that range. The estimated figures suggest middle-of-the-pack performance, but a small private university could realistically produce either stronger regional connections or weaker job placement than the state average indicates.

For families weighing this investment, the key question is whether this program offers advantages—mentorship, internships, network—that justify the private school cost structure when Louisiana public universities are producing business graduates with comparable or better starting salaries. Given the data limitations, talking directly with recent alumni about their job outcomes would be essential before committing.