Business/Commerce at Regis College

Regis College's business program sits in an awkward middle ground for Massachusetts students. While graduates earn slightly above the national median at $49,677 initially, they're landing in the 40th percentile among Massachusetts business programs—meaning 60% of comparable in-state options deliver better outcomes. Given that Massachusetts offers 16 business programs, many with stronger track records, the state context matters more here than the national comparison.

The financial picture itself is reasonable: $27,000 in debt with a 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can manage their loans, and earnings of roughly $50,000 provide a livable starting point. However, the minimal growth to $50,413 after four years (just 2%) raises questions about career trajectory, especially when top Massachusetts programs like UMass-Dartmouth launch graduates at $59,287. The small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—adds uncertainty to these figures.

For Massachusetts families paying in-state tuition elsewhere or comparable private school rates, this program doesn't stand out. If Regis offers substantial merit aid or other compelling reasons to attend, the debt load won't bury graduates. But purely from an earnings standpoint, several state universities and regional competitors deliver measurably better returns for business majors.