Business Administration, Management and Operations at Bob Jones University

Bob Jones University's business management program offers a relatively straightforward value proposition: below-average debt paired with middle-of-the-pack earnings. At $20,000 in student loans—substantially less than both the state median ($27,000) and national median ($26,000)—graduates avoid the debt burdens common at many business programs. First-year earnings of $44,419 land below the national average but actually outperform most South Carolina programs, placing this in the 60th percentile statewide.

The earnings trajectory shows modest but steady growth, reaching $47,815 by year four. While top South Carolina programs like Charleston Southern ($64,920) and Southern Wesleyan ($52,070) deliver significantly higher returns, Bob Jones graduates enter the workforce with debt levels they can reasonably manage on their starting salaries. The 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than half their first year's income—a manageable starting point for building financial stability.

For families prioritizing affordability and debt avoidance, this program delivers. The earnings won't impress, but the financial risk is contained. Students targeting higher-paying business roles should look elsewhere in South Carolina, but those seeking a practical business degree without excessive borrowing will find this meets that specific need.