Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Rockhurst University

This program's estimated debt load of roughly $25,000 appears manageable against projected first-year earnings of $62,000, though these figures come from national peers rather than Rockhurst's own graduates. That 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests borrowing less than half what you'd earn in your first year—a reasonable starting point for most families.

The challenge is that similar programs in Missouri typically produce stronger outcomes. The state median sits at $65,650, and both Maryville ($69,590) and University of Missouri-St Louis ($61,709) show reported earnings that exceed what peer programs nationally suggest for Rockhurst. This could reflect differences in curriculum, employer networks, or simply the small graduate cohort that led to suppressed data here. Without actual outcomes from Rockhurst's own quantitative methods graduates, you're making assumptions based on what happens elsewhere.

If your child is drawn to Rockhurst for specific reasons—campus culture, location in Kansas City, smaller class sizes—the estimated financials don't present a red flag. But given Missouri's competitive landscape for this degree, have direct conversations with the business school about career placement rates, internship partnerships, and where recent graduates actually land. The numbers suggest this could work, but you need confirmation that Rockhurst's specific program delivers results comparable to its in-state competitors.