International Business at Saint Francis University

Pennsylvania's international business programs typically start graduates around $55,000, which is where Saint Francis appears to land based on peer schools in the state. That's solidly above the national median of $49,890, though notably behind programs at Villanova ($74,529) or Duquesne ($60,748). The estimated $27,000 in debt yields a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49—meaning debt would represent roughly half a year's salary.

The challenge is that these figures represent what similar programs produce, not Saint Francis's actual track record with international business graduates. The school's 77% admission rate and average SAT of 1151 suggest it serves a different student population than higher-earning competitors like Villanova or Dickinson. Whether Saint Francis's approach to international business delivers comparable outcomes to other mid-tier Pennsylvania programs remains uncertain without school-specific data.

If your child is set on international business, you're betting that Saint Francis can match the outcomes of peer programs despite potentially different student preparation levels and employer networks. The estimated numbers suggest a reasonable investment if they hold true, but you'd want evidence—through alumni connections or career placement results—that this particular program actually delivers on that projection before committing.