Business Administration, Management and Operations at Holy Family University

Holy Family University's business program quietly outperforms most expectations given its modest admissions profile. Starting at just under $50,000, graduates see their earnings jump to over $71,000 within four years—a 43% increase that beats typical business program trajectories. This puts the program solidly above both state and national medians, landing in the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania's 82 business programs. The $27,000 debt load aligns exactly with state norms but remains well below the national median, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 that's quite manageable by current standards.

The comparison to Pennsylvania's elite programs tells an interesting story: while Carnegie Mellon and Penn grads start at twice the earnings, Holy Family students eventually reach 75% of Lehigh's numbers and nearly match Pitt's outcomes—often without the sticker shock of a selective private institution. For a school serving a population where 40% receive Pell grants, these outcomes suggest effective placement networks or career support that helps graduates advance quickly.

If you're weighing Holy Family against other mid-tier Pennsylvania business programs, the earnings trajectory matters more than the starting point. Graduates who start modestly positioned are catching up fast, making this a solid choice for families prioritizing affordability without sacrificing career progression.