Business Administration, Management and Operations at Andrew College

A business degree at Andrew College faces headwinds that similar Georgia programs suggest are worth examining carefully. With estimated first-year earnings around $44,392 and debt near $26,125, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 lands in reasonable territory—but these figures mask a troubling competitive gap. Other business programs across Georgia show a dramatic range, with top earners at Emory ($85,682) and UGA ($56,630) pulling in substantially more than what comparable programs to Andrew's typically produce.

The $26,125 debt estimate aligns closely with the national median for business bachelor's degrees, so borrowing levels aren't unusual. What's concerning is that the earnings estimate barely matches the state median while the school serves a predominantly lower-income population (62% on Pell grants). For families already stretching financially, a business degree that tracks with middle-of-the-pack outcomes in Georgia—rather than opening doors to the stronger-earning tier—represents a significant gamble.

Before committing, you need actual placement data from Andrew itself: where do their business graduates work, and what do they earn? The state-wide estimates can't tell you whether this small program has strong employer connections in Southwest Georgia or if graduates struggle to compete with alumni from larger, better-known schools. Without that program-specific track record, you're betting on outcomes that peer institutions produce, not what Andrew has demonstrated it can deliver.