Location: Philadelphia, PA•In-State Tuition: $35,570•Admission Rate: 86%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,783
40th percentile
25th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Debt
$21,000
10% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.36 ManageableSample: 17 graduates Limited data

Analysis

La Salle's quantitative methods program faces a significant geography problem: first-year graduates earn $57,783, placing them in just the 25th percentile among Pennsylvania programs where the median is $73,497. That's a $16,000 gap compared to comparable programs at Temple or Drexel—schools that aren't dramatically more selective but deliver substantially better initial outcomes. While the $21,000 debt load is reasonable (creating a manageable 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio), the real issue is falling nearly $5,000 below the national median for this credential while paying Philadelphia area living costs.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates tracked) means these numbers could fluctuate year to year, but the gap is too wide to dismiss. Students interested in quantitative fields who want to stay in Pennsylvania have clear alternatives that deliver median salaries 25-30% higher. The program costs less in debt than Pennsylvania's state median, which helps, but starting your career $16,000 behind peers from nearby schools creates a difficult catch-up game in a region with established business networks.

If your child is set on La Salle for community or fit reasons, this program won't derail their career—the debt burden is manageable and the credential is legitimate. But purely from a financial standpoint, they're likely leaving significant earning potential on the table compared to peer institutions in the same metro area.

Where La Salle University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all management sciences and quantitative methods bachelors's programs nationally

La Salle UniversityOther management sciences and quantitative methods programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How La Salle University graduates compare to all programs nationally

La Salle University earns $58k — 40th percentile among management sciences and quantitative methods bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (29 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia$35,570$57,783—$21,0000.36
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$66,104$104,502—$15,7500.15
Villanova UniversityVillanova$64,701$76,606—$27,0000.35
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia$22,082$74,778$86,666$26,0000.35
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia$60,663$74,357$86,702$28,7500.39
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville$50,320$73,497—$27,0000.37
National Median—$62,069—$23,2500.37

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with management sciences and quantitative methods graduates

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

$125,770/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

$91,290/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At La Salle University, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.