Business, Management, Marketing, at Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth's business program punches well above the national average, with first-year earnings of $73,382 placing it in the 95th percentile nationally—nearly $23,000 above what typical business graduates earn. However, the picture changes considerably when you look within Massachusetts: at the 60th percentile statewide, this program essentially matches the state median rather than leading it. It sits just above Worcester Polytechnic's business program but trails its own strong earnings by a hair, suggesting Massachusetts simply has robust business outcomes across the board.

The $27,000 debt burden is reasonable and translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, meaning graduates earn nearly three times what they owe. Modest 7% earnings growth to year four shows stability rather than explosive career trajectory, but starting at $73,000 provides plenty of cushion. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means these figures should be fairly reliable, though not as rock-solid as larger cohorts.

For families comparing options, this comes down to geography and goals. If your child is choosing between Wentworth and out-of-state programs, the national ranking makes this look exceptional. Against other Massachusetts options, it's competitive but not dominant. The real value here is strong earnings with manageable debt—a business degree that actually delivers on the promise of financial security from day one.