Compare 12 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $69,559.
Business/Managerial Economics programs produce graduates earning between $30,771 and $122,309—a $91K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 12 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Villanova University's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $122,309, well above the $69,559 regional average. Lehigh University follows at $101,741, while Seton Hall University delivers $85,800—proving that targeted program evaluation beats relying on overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow just $11,512 and face a 3.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, Villanova leads in family value with a 9.9% combined burden despite higher borrowing, thanks to strong earning power.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $122,309 | 31 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Good |
| #2 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $101,741 | 67 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #3 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $85,800 | 38 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Manageable |
| #4 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $79,298 | 40 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Challenging |
| #5 | $70,307 | 89 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #6 | $69,376 | 64 | $23,500 | Excellent | $25,362 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Suny OneontaPublic | $69,125 | 172 | $19,812 | Excellent | $24,845 | Manageable |
| #8 | $63,367 | 124 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Nichols CollegePrivate | $55,964 | 7 | $27,000 | Good | $34,934 | High |
| #10 | $46,170 | 92 | $22,763 | Manageable | $26,243 | High | |
| #11 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $40,485 | 8 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,500 | High |
| #12 | $30,771 | 21 | $24,499 | High | $14,745 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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