Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Villanova University

Villanova's Management Sciences program commands a premium price point—$27,000 in median debt versus $23,250 nationally—but graduates earn $76,606 right out of college, placing them in the 87th percentile nationally for this field. That's roughly $14,500 more than the typical graduate from this program type and translates to a quite manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35.

The Pennsylvania context is more nuanced. While Villanova graduates still out-earn the state median of $73,497, they're solidly middle-of-the-pack at the 60th percentile—trailing Penn's powerhouse outcomes by $28,000 but matching up closely with Temple and Drexel, which likely offer lower sticker prices for in-state students. For families paying private school tuition, that competitive position within Pennsylvania matters. The relatively low debt load (5th percentile nationally means 95% of programs saddle graduates with more debt) helps justify the premium, particularly for out-of-state families who wouldn't benefit from public school discounts anyway.

The bottom line: this program delivers strong national outcomes with restrained borrowing, making it a solid investment if your child gains admission to this selective school. Pennsylvania residents should run the numbers against Temple or Drexel's net costs after aid, but the debt figures suggest Villanova is managing financial aid reasonably well for a private institution.