Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Roosevelt University

Roosevelt's Management Sciences program sits in an interesting spot: while it ranks in just the 19th percentile nationally, it hits exactly the Illinois median—meaning half of similar programs in the state produce lower earnings. For a parent worried about whether this degree is worth it, that Illinois context matters more than you might think, especially given Roosevelt's 94% admission rate and large Pell Grant population serving students who might not have access to more selective options.

The $25,000 debt load is reasonable, translating to a 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio that won't crush your child financially. More encouraging is the earnings trajectory: from $48,715 at year one to $67,362 by year four represents 38% growth, suggesting graduates develop marketable skills over time. However, even that four-year mark falls short of the $72,527 that Illinois-Urbana grads earn right out of the gate, highlighting the premium that more selective programs command in quantitative fields.

The real question is opportunity cost. If your child can gain admission to a top Illinois program like North Central ($85,168) or U of I, the earnings difference is substantial enough to matter. But if Roosevelt represents a realistic admission target and your child is serious about analytics or operations roles, the combination of manageable debt and solid mid-career earnings makes this a workable path—just not an exceptional one. The 38% earnings growth suggests employers value the quantitative skills these graduates develop, even if the starting point lags behind.