Business Administration, Management and Operations at Central Christian College of Kansas

Central Christian College's business graduates start strong, earning nearly $55,000 in their first year—well above both the national median ($45,700) and Kansas median ($51,600). That 82nd percentile national ranking is genuinely impressive for a small Kansas college. The problem is what comes next: earnings actually drop 3% by year four, and that initial advantage comes with nearly double the typical debt load. At $48,500, graduates here carry roughly $22,000 more debt than the national median and $21,500 more than other Kansas business programs.

That debt burden is particularly concerning because it ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of business programs saddle students with less debt. The 0.89 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't terrible in isolation, but it reflects a premium price for outcomes that, while solid initially, don't justify the cost differential. Several Kansas schools deliver similar or better results with far less debt: Southwestern, Baker, and even the University of Kansas all post higher earnings while typically charging less.

For families weighing this investment, the calculation is straightforward: you're paying significantly more for outcomes that are good but not exceptional within Kansas. Unless there are compelling personal or financial aid reasons specific to Central Christian, Kansas offers multiple business programs that deliver comparable career starts without the heavy debt load.