Business Administration, Management and Operations at Immaculata University

Immaculata University's business program charges premium-level debt ($27,000) while delivering solidly above-average outcomes—$54,745 in first-year earnings puts graduates in the 82nd percentile nationally and comfortably above Pennsylvania's median of $47,040. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49, graduates owe roughly half their starting salary, which sits at the threshold where most financial advisors consider debt manageable but not particularly advantageous.

The 60th percentile ranking within Pennsylvania reveals something important: while this program outperforms most schools nationally, it's more middle-of-the-pack among Pennsylvania's competitive business education landscape. Earnings growth to $62,290 by year four is steady at 14%, though that still leaves graduates well behind Pennsylvania's top-tier programs like Lehigh ($69,289) or Pitt ($62,675), which start students at higher salaries from day one.

For families considering the investment, this comes down to fit versus value. The outcomes justify the debt load from a pure financial standpoint—graduates aren't drowning in payments relative to income. However, Pennsylvania offers numerous business programs with similar or better earnings trajectories, and some may come at lower cost. If your student thrives in Immaculata's environment and values its smaller setting (78% admission rate suggests more accessibility than elite competitors), the numbers work. Just recognize you're paying for the experience rather than getting a clear financial advantage over state alternatives.