Business Administration, Management and Operations at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Based on comparable business programs in Georgia, ABAC's business degree appears to track right at the state median—estimated first-year earnings around $44,400 against roughly $26,200 in debt. That 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates would dedicate just over half their first-year income to their total debt, which is manageable by most standards. However, parents should recognize these are estimates drawn from peer institutions, not actual outcomes from ABAC graduates specifically.

What's striking is the gap between ABAC's estimated performance and Georgia's top business programs. Emory grads earn nearly double at $85,700, while UGA graduates pull in $56,600—both with similar debt loads. That said, not every student has access to those selective programs (ABAC admits 77% of applicants with an average SAT near 1000), and the estimated earnings here still clear $44,000, which represents a living wage in Tifton and much of Georgia.

The practical reality: if your child is considering ABAC's business program, you're likely looking at a regional option that appears positioned around state averages based on similar programs. The estimated debt burden seems reasonable relative to projected income, but without school-specific data, you're accepting more uncertainty about whether this particular program delivers on that promise. Request concrete placement statistics and alumni outcomes directly from ABAC before committing.