Business, Management, Marketing, at Brewton-Parker College

Business degrees in Georgia show significant variation, and Brewton-Parker's estimated outcomes—drawn from national peer programs—suggest a middle path. The projected $50,740 first-year salary tracks with typical business bachelor's programs nationally, while the estimated $26,500 in debt sits just above the national benchmark for this field. That 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio means roughly half a year's salary would go toward loans, which falls within manageable territory if those earnings materialize.

The uncertainty here matters more than usual. Georgia's other business programs show considerably lower earnings—South Georgia State College reports actual outcomes around $39,600—which raises questions about whether Brewton-Parker's graduates genuinely command the higher national average or whether they face Georgia's tighter salary landscape. With 46% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are counting on solid returns, not statistical projections.

For an anxious parent, this means weighing a known debt load against uncertain earnings. If your child is likely to stay in Georgia after graduation, the state's lower salary benchmarks should temper expectations. The program could work financially if they're positioned to pursue opportunities in higher-paying markets or have strong career networks in place. Without actual graduate outcomes from this campus, you're essentially betting that Brewton-Parker delivers results closer to the national average than to Georgia's documented reality.