Bentley Named a "Best College for Business Majors" by Money Magazine

Recent Bentley alumni earn 22 percent more than other schools' graduates

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Jul 17, 2017, 15:08 ET

WALTHAM, Mass., July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bentley University was ranked number 12 in the United States in a new ranking of Best Colleges for Business Majors by Money Magazine. Bentley's strong business curriculum, career services department and technology offerings all contributed to its high ranking.

At Bentley, "The business coursework and hands-on experience appear to translate into high salaries," Money reported. "Recent grads report earning an average of $61,400, more than 22 percent higher than the average salary of their counterparts at similar, business-oriented schools."

Bentley was also ranked among the 43 Colleges That Add the Most Value based on its graduation rate, the earnings of its graduates and student loan repayment. Money compiled the list of top "value" colleges after analyzing 2,400 colleges across the U.S. The rankings are part of the magazine's annual Best Colleges for Your Money list.

The honors are the latest for Bentley. The Princeton Review ranked Bentley the No. 1 college in the United States for internship opportunities and career services, Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked Bentley a top 10 undergraduate business school, and U.S. News & World Report ranked Bentley No. 3 among the Best Regional Universities-North.

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