Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Mount Saint Vincent

Mount Saint Vincent graduates earn $31,305 a year after completing this business degree—barely more than the typical New York high school graduate and nearly $11,000 below the state median for business programs. These earnings put graduates in just the 5th percentile nationally among business programs, meaning 95% of similar programs produce better outcomes. Even within New York's competitive landscape, this ranks only in the 25th percentile.

The debt picture compounds the concern. With $24,750 in typical borrowing, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79—workable in theory, but problematic when earnings are this low. Students are borrowing near the national average but earning 32% less than business graduates at other New York schools. To put this in perspective: Manhattan University business graduates earn nearly four times as much with comparable debt loads.

For a family considering this program, the fundamental question is whether the degree justifies its cost. At these earnings levels, graduates will struggle to make loan payments while covering basic living expenses in the expensive New York metro area. The 43% Pell Grant population suggests many students here face significant financial constraints already. Unless your child has compelling non-financial reasons to attend Mount Saint Vincent specifically—location, community, or other factors—stronger business programs exist throughout New York that would represent a more sound investment.