Business Administration, Management and Operations at Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown

With first-year earnings of just $23,907 and debt exceeding $30,000, Miller-Motte's business associate program ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for both outcomes—a troubling combination that leaves graduates owing more than their entire annual salary. For perspective, nearby community colleges produce dramatically better results: Reading Area Community College graduates earn $44,544, while Harrisburg Area Community College graduates earn $37,584, both with significantly lower debt loads. Even within Pennsylvania's 54 business programs, Miller-Motte ranks at just the 25th percentile for earnings while carrying debt nearly double the state median.

The program does serve a predominantly low-income population (60% receive Pell grants), and earnings do grow to $26,516 by year four. However, this growth still leaves graduates earning about $7,000 less than Pennsylvania's median for this degree while managing debt that's $13,500 above the state norm. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.28 means graduates face monthly loan payments that will consume a substantial portion of their modest paychecks for years.

For families considering this investment, the numbers are clear: Pennsylvania's community college system offers the same credential with better earnings potential and manageable debt. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling reasons to attend Miller-Motte specifically, this program carries unnecessary financial risk when superior alternatives exist throughout the state.