Business Administration, Management and Operations at Herzing University-Minneapolis

Herzing University-Minneapolis graduates earn $41,100 at the state median while producing first-year earnings of just $30,536—bottom quartile for Minnesota business associate's programs. That $10,564 gap matters because you're paying nearly triple the typical debt load to get there. At $38,807, the program's debt burden ranks in the 95th percentile nationally (meaning only 5% of similar programs saddle students with more debt), while nearby community colleges like North Hennepin and Dakota County Technical College deliver $45,000+ earnings with half the debt.

The 22% earnings growth to $37,295 by year four helps somewhat, but even after four years, graduates remain $4,000 below where typical Minnesota business associate's degree holders start. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.27, students are borrowing more than they'll earn in their first year—a concerning threshold that makes monthly loan payments harder to manage on an entry-level salary. The school primarily serves students who need flexible access (over half receive Pell grants), but the financial outcomes suggest that accessibility comes at a steep cost.

Minnesota has 33 schools offering this credential, many delivering substantially better results at lower cost. Unless Herzing's specific scheduling or support services are essential to your student's success, the state's community college system offers clearer paths to positive returns. The numbers here don't support the premium tuition.