Business/Managerial Economics at Brigham Young University

BYU's business economics program produces first-year earnings of $75,227—substantially above the $53,219 national median for this degree. While the debt figure of $24,000 is estimated from national patterns at similar LDS institutions (the graduate sample here was too small for the Department of Education to publish actual numbers), the earnings data is real and telling. That 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment even if actual debt runs somewhat higher than the estimate.

What makes these outcomes particularly strong is the consistency: graduates reach nearly $100,000 by year four, and the program sits in the 95th percentile nationally. The 60th percentile ranking within Utah is less impressive, but that's partly because Utah only has three business economics programs total—a thin comparison set. The bigger picture is that BYU graduates are competing successfully against top programs nationwide, not just regionally.

For families concerned about return on investment, the combination of strong starting salaries and likely moderate debt (based on BYU's typical patterns) creates favorable math. The main uncertainty is whether your student's actual debt will align with the estimate derived from peer institutions. If financial aid packages keep borrowing close to that $24,000 figure, this program offers solid economic fundamentals in a field where credentials matter and BYU's network provides genuine advantage.