Business Administration, Management and Operations at Marywood University

Marywood's business program sits in the bottom half of Pennsylvania options, with graduates earning $47,040 at the four-year mark—below the state median and well behind regional competitors like University of Pittsburgh ($62,675). While the debt load of $26,773 appears manageable at first glance, the context matters: you're taking on typical debt for below-average earnings in a state with strong business programs at comparable or lower prices.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) adds uncertainty to these figures, but the pattern aligns with what you'd expect from a program at a school with an 84% acceptance rate competing against Pennsylvania's established business schools. The 8% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests modest career progression, though starting nearly $3,000 below the state median makes catching up difficult. The 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming, but it reflects a program where you're paying full freight for middle-of-the-pack outcomes.

For families prioritizing proximity to Scranton or Marywood's smaller campus environment, this could work—but the financial case is weak. If your child can access any of Pennsylvania's flagship programs or even regional state universities, they'd likely see stronger returns on similar or lower debt. At minimum, compare financial aid packages carefully against Penn State branches or Temple, where business graduates typically outpace these numbers.