Business Administration, Management and Operations at Rosemont College

Rosemont College business graduates earn $35,463 in their first year—roughly $12,000 below Pennsylvania's median for this degree and in the bottom 5th percentile nationally. Even accounting for the small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked), this gap is substantial and persistent across both state and national comparisons. With $31,000 in median debt, graduates face nearly a year's salary in loans, though the debt load itself is fairly typical for business programs.

The earnings shortfall matters more than the debt level here. While a 0.87 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, starting salaries this low can make repayment feel burdensome and limit early-career opportunities like moving for better jobs or pursuing graduate education. Pennsylvania has 82 schools offering business degrees, and this program ranks in just the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of PA business programs produce better-earning graduates.

For families considering this program, the core question is whether Rosemont's smaller environment justifies the financial tradeoff. At $35,000 annually, graduates would need significant salary growth or clear non-financial benefits to make this comparable to state alternatives. If cost is similar to other Pennsylvania schools, the earnings data suggests looking elsewhere unless there are compelling personal reasons to attend Rosemont specifically.