Location: Quincy, IL•In-State Tuition: $35,740•Admission Rate: 50%•Avg SAT: 1157
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$48,715
Est. from IL median (13 programs)
Median Debt
$26,074
12% above national median

Analysis

The most striking feature here isn't the estimated first-year earnings of $48,715—which align with Illinois state medians for this field—but rather the dramatic drop to $35,591 by year four. While comparable programs in Illinois typically show graduates earning in the $49,000-$85,000 range early in their careers, this trajectory moves backward instead of forward. For a quantitative methods degree that should position graduates for steady advancement in analytics or operations roles, this decline raises questions about either career stability or the types of positions graduates are securing. The debt load of $26,074 sits near the national median, but it becomes harder to service when earnings are trending downward rather than up.

What compounds the concern is how far this sits below what peer programs deliver. North Central College graduates earn $85,000 early on, and even DePaul—at the lower end among Illinois schools with reported data—starts at $51,500. Similar programs across Illinois suggest first-year earnings around $49,000, which makes Quincy's four-year figure of $36,000 particularly notable. For parents, this means even if the first-year estimate proves accurate, you're looking at a program where graduates may struggle to gain the traction that quantitative skills typically provide in the job market. Before committing, pin down why outcomes might lag peer institutions—whether it's employer connections, curriculum focus, or regional limitations—since the debt is real even when the earnings data requires estimation.

Where Quincy University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all management sciences and quantitative methods bachelors's programs nationally

Quincy University (estimated ±10%)Other management sciences and quantitative methods programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Quincy University—$35,591—
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$72,527$86,860+20%
National Louis University$59,084$68,572+16%
Roosevelt University$48,715$67,362+38%
University of St Francis$45,735$63,636+39%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Quincy UniversityQuincy$35,740$48,715*$35,591$26,074—
North Central CollegeNaperville$44,394$85,168*—$26,8510.32
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign$16,004$72,527*$86,860$21,0000.29
National Louis UniversityChicago$12,345$59,084*$68,572$26,0940.44
Benedictine UniversityLisle$34,290$58,820*—$25,0000.43
DePaul UniversityChicago$44,460$51,522*$62,488$24,5000.48
National Median—$62,069*—$23,2500.37
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with management sciences and quantitative methods graduates

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

$125,770/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

$91,290/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 13 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.