Business Administration, Management and Operations at Arizona Christian University

Arizona Christian University's business program graduates earn $40,702 in their first year—about $13,000 less than the typical Arizona business graduate and $5,000 below the national median. That's the 25th percentile in Arizona, meaning three-quarters of business programs in the state produce higher earnings. When you consider that even University of Phoenix and DeVry graduates earn substantially more ($58,268 and $55,102 respectively), the earnings gap becomes harder to justify, regardless of the school's faith-based mission.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $21,250, graduates borrow less than both state and national medians, yielding a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52. They'll owe roughly half their first year's salary, which should be payable within a reasonable timeframe. Still, borrowing less doesn't fully compensate for earning significantly less—your child would still be financially better off at most other Arizona business programs, many of which offer similar or lower debt loads alongside much higher earnings.

For families specifically seeking a Christian educational environment, this program makes financial sense only if that priority outweighs a $10,000-15,000 annual earnings difference compared to mainstream alternatives. For those prioritizing return on investment, Arizona's public universities and even its for-profit institutions deliver substantially better outcomes for business majors.