Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Bellevue University

Bellevue University's Business Operations program delivers something rare: graduates earning more than double the national median for their field. With first-year earnings of $66,401 against a national median of just $29,373, this program vaults graduates into the 95th percentile nationally—an exceptional outcome for a business support degree that typically launches careers closer to $30,000 annually.

The $25,000 median debt is slightly above the national average for this program, but the earnings power makes it manageable. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates owe roughly five months of their first year's salary, well below the threshold where debt becomes burdensome. The 60th percentile ranking within Nebraska reflects the fact that this is currently the only program of its kind in the state, so that figure compares Bellevue to itself. What matters more is how dramatically it outperforms similar programs elsewhere.

This is a clear outlier program. Whether through curriculum design, employer partnerships, or student selection, Bellevue has created a business operations pathway that generates earnings typically associated with more advanced business degrees. For families considering business programs, this represents a strong return on investment—though the robust sample size (100+ graduates) suggests these outcomes are sustainable, not flukes. The combination of moderate debt and exceptional earning potential makes this program stand out in a crowded business education landscape.