Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Scranton

University of Scranton's business graduates start strong and climb steadily, with first-year earnings of $54,000 jumping to nearly $69,000 by year four—a 27% increase that suggests solid career progression. These numbers place the program in the 79th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among Pennsylvania's 82 business programs, meaning graduates earn more than most of their peers across the country even if they trail the state's elite programs like Carnegie Mellon and Penn by a significant margin.

The financial picture works in students' favor. With median debt of $25,375—slightly below both state and national averages—and first-year earnings that comfortably exceed it, graduates face a manageable debt burden of 0.47 times their starting salary. That's a ratio parents should find reassuring: it means the typical graduate could theoretically pay off their loans in about six months of gross earnings, though few would choose such an aggressive repayment schedule.

For families seeking a practical business degree without reaching for Pennsylvania's most selective schools, Scranton delivers consistent value. The 84% admission rate makes it accessible, while outcomes suggest the program prepares graduates well for steady career advancement. You're not getting Carnegie Mellon's six-figure starting salaries, but you're also not gambling on an uncertain return—this is a straightforward path to solid middle-class earnings with debt that won't dominate your child's twenties.