Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College's quantitative methods program posts impressive first-year earnings of $73,497—nearly $11,500 above the national median and outperforming 79% of similar programs nationwide. The debt picture is even more striking: at $27,000, graduates carry less debt than 95% of comparable programs nationally. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, meaning graduates earn back their total debt roughly three times over in their first year.

However, two important caveats deserve attention. First, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means a few high earners could skew these numbers significantly, making them less reliable as predictors for your student. Second, within Pennsylvania's competitive landscape, these outcomes sit right at the state median—respectable but not exceptional. Programs at Penn, Villanova, Temple, and Drexel all report higher early earnings, though likely with steeper price tags and more selective admissions (Lebanon Valley's 75% acceptance rate and 1190 average SAT suggest broader accessibility).

For families prioritizing manageable debt and solid early returns, this program delivers both. The combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings is genuinely rare. Just remember that the small graduating class means your student's experience could vary more than at larger programs with more consistent data.