Business Administration, Management and Operations at Neumann University

Neumann's business program starts graduates at $41,693—below both the Pennsylvania median ($47,040) and national average—but the story changes dramatically by year four, when earnings jump 45% to over $60,000. That trajectory outpaces typical business degree earnings growth and suggests graduates are finding solid career footing after an initial adjustment period.

The debt picture offers a genuine advantage here. At $30,600, graduates carry more than the $26,000 national median, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73 means first-year salary covers most of what's borrowed. Neumann serves a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (42%), and for students who need to work their way up rather than land high-paying jobs immediately, this combination of manageable debt and strong earnings growth creates a viable path. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes, not outlier results.

What matters most is whether your child can weather that first year or two of below-market earnings. If they're prepared to start at $42,000 and climb from there—rather than expecting the $95,000 starting salaries that Carnegie Mellon grads command—this program delivers reasonable value. The 40th percentile ranking in Pennsylvania is middling, not exceptional, but the earnings momentum and relatively contained debt make this a defensible choice for students prioritizing access and steady career building over immediate prestige.