Business Administration, Management and Operations at King's College

King's College business graduates start at $40,395—roughly $5,000 below the Pennsylvania median and $5,300 below the national average. While that places the program in the 25th percentile nationally, it performs somewhat better within Pennsylvania, landing at the 40th percentile among the state's 82 business programs. The $27,000 in debt matches the state median but creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67, which is manageable but not exceptional for a business degree.

The saving grace here is earnings growth: graduates see a 39% jump to $56,311 by year four, which brings them closer to competitive territory. However, they're still earning substantially less than graduates from nearby programs like University of Pittsburgh ($62,675) or even mid-tier state options. For families paying private school tuition at King's, this creates a difficult calculation—you're getting outcomes that lag behind what many public universities deliver at lower cost.

This program works best for students who value King's smaller environment and need the accessibility of a 93% acceptance rate, but parents should recognize they're not buying a financial advantage. The debt is reasonable and earnings do grow, but graduates start behind and stay behind their Pennsylvania peers throughout the early career window. If affordability matters, compare the net price here carefully against Penn State or other state schools where business outcomes are stronger.