Business Administration, Management and Operations at New England Institute of Technology

New England Institute of Technology's business program outperforms expectations across the board, delivering earnings that surpass both state and national medians while keeping debt remarkably low. Students start at $53,235—already 16% above the national median for business programs—and see strong growth to nearly $72,000 by year four. Among Rhode Island's nine business programs, NEIT ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings, trailing only Bryant, URI, and Providence College while beating both Roger Williams and Rhode Island College.

The real standout is the debt picture. At $29,165, graduates carry just slightly more than the national median, placing this program in the 20th percentile for debt nationally—meaning 80% of comparable programs saddle students with more borrowing. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 means graduates owe roughly half their first-year salary, a manageable level that most can pay down within standard repayment terms without financial strain.

For a technical institute serving a substantial population of Pell Grant recipients (44%), these outcomes represent solid value. Your child would enter the workforce earning more than most business graduates nationally, with debt levels well below the typical burden. The 35% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates find positions with genuine advancement potential, not just entry-level dead ends.