Business/Managerial Economics at Limestone University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests this program may deliver reasonable value, though both figures are estimates drawn from comparable business economics programs nationally rather than Limestone's actual graduate outcomes. Based on these benchmarks, graduates would be borrowing roughly half their first-year salary—manageable under typical 10-year repayment terms, where monthly payments would consume about 7% of gross income.

The estimated $53,219 first-year earnings align with the national median but trail South Carolina's state median of $55,374 by about $2,000. That gap matters in context: USC-Columbia's business economics graduates report earning $62,692, nearly $10,000 more, though Limestone's 98% admission rate and high Pell enrollment (43%) indicate it serves a different student population. The estimated $24,000 debt sits close to both state and national medians, suggesting borrowing levels here track with sector norms.

For families weighing this investment, the fundamentals look workable on paper—the debt burden appears serviceable against expected earnings. However, the lack of school-specific data creates real uncertainty. If you're considering Limestone specifically, ask the admissions office directly about recent graduate outcomes in this program. Without confirmed numbers from this institution, you're betting that Limestone's results will mirror national patterns rather than fall below them.