Est. Earnings (1yr)
$46,431
Est. from IL median (39 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$26,000
Est. from IL median (29 programs)

Analysis

A $26,000 debt load against estimated first-year earnings around $46,400 suggests a manageable financial picture for Quincy's business program, though the lack of school-specific data means you're relying on what's typical across Illinois business programs. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 sits in a relatively comfortable zoneβ€”graduates from comparable programs would need about 7 months of gross income to cover their loans, assuming they hit that median salary mark.

The estimated earnings align almost exactly with both state and national medians for business bachelor's degrees, which tells you this is a middle-of-the-pack outcome for the field. Illinois business programs span an enormous range, from roughly $68,000 at U of I Urbana-Champaign down to much lower figures elsewhere. Where Quincy falls within that spectrum for its own graduates remains unknown, but the state's mid-tier programs cluster around these $46,000 figures.

The practical reality: if your child attends Quincy for business, you're likely looking at debt that's standard for the field and earnings that are reasonable, though not exceptional. The 50% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest an accessible program, but without actual graduate outcomes from this school, you can't assess how effectively Quincy specifically prepares students for post-graduation employment compared to its Illinois peers. The estimates provide guardrails, not guarantees.

Where Quincy University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business administration, management and operations bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (52 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Quincy UniversityQuincy$35,740$46,431*β€”$26,000*β€”
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign$16,004$68,442*$81,669$19,175*0.28
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago$14,338$65,781*β€”$20,832*0.32
Loyola University ChicagoChicago$51,716$64,513*$56,763$25,000*0.39
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford$13,546$59,693*$56,566$37,315*0.63
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale$13,244$55,633*$58,561$27,500*0.49
National Medianβ€”$45,703*β€”$26,000*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business administration, management and operations graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Quincy University, approximately 30% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 39 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.