Business Administration, Management and Operations at Marymount University

Marymount's business program delivers solid mid-tier performance with impressive upward momentum. Starting at $48,217—already above both national and Virginia medians—graduates see their earnings jump 35% to over $65,000 by year four. That's a trajectory that rivals James Madison and Virginia Tech graduates, despite Marymount's more accessible 81% admission rate.

The $26,000 debt load is manageable, translating to a 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio that should feel comfortable even in those first post-graduation years. Ranking in the 60th percentile among Virginia's 43 business programs means you're getting better-than-average outcomes without paying elite-school prices. The gap between Marymount and Virginia's top-tier programs (Washington and Lee, William & Mary) largely reflects those schools' highly selective admissions rather than any fundamental weakness in Marymount's career outcomes.

The real story here is earnings growth: many business programs see graduates plateau quickly, but Marymount students gain significant ground in those crucial first four years. For families seeking a practical business degree in the DC metro area without the debt burden of more expensive options, this program offers a legitimate path to middle-class stability and upward mobility.