Compare 14 Public Finance. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $70,696.
The highest-earning Public Finance program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $67K earnings gap across 14 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Boston College's Public Finance program leads with graduates earning $110,242, well above the $70,696 average across Massachusetts programs. Bentley University follows at $92,531, while Stonehill College delivers $90,245—demonstrating that specialized business schools compete effectively with traditional universities in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Boston College graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $110,242 | 344 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Good |
| #2 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $92,531 | 243 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Manageable |
| #3 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $90,245 | 52 | $25,000 | Excellent | $58,576 | Challenging |
| #4 | $83,610 | 225 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Good | |
| #5 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $77,638 | 191 | $26,889 | Excellent | $38,234 | Manageable |
| #6 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $71,643 | 13 | $24,840 | Excellent | $23,772 | Manageable |
| #7 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $68,364 | 78 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #8 | Nichols CollegePrivate | $65,388 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $34,934 | Challenging |
| #9 | Gordon CollegePrivate | $63,448 | 10 | $26,250 | Good | $43,838 | High |
| #10 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $62,878 | 23 | $27,000 | Good | $38,259 | Challenging |
| #11 | $61,374 | 61 | $25,000 | Good | $22,757 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $54,474 | 25 | $25,500 | Good | $42,068 | High | |
| #13 | Lasell UniversityPrivate | $44,481 | 17 | $26,000 | Manageable | $40,506 | High |
| #14 | $43,426 | 22 | $25,000 | Manageable | $20,284 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
