Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Merrimack College$70,901
Massachusetts Institute of Technology$204,731
Boston University$89,942$125,825
Bentley University$89,107$95,006
University of Massachusetts-Boston$84,600
Northeastern University$82,134$118,416
National Median$89,942

Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$60,156$204,731
Boston University
Boston
$65,168$89,942
Bentley University
Waltham
$58,150$89,107
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$15,496$84,600
Northeastern University
Boston
$63,141$82,134

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 Merrimack College, approximately 15% 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.