Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Central Christian College of Kansas

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 suggests this program could be manageable financially, though the numbers require careful scrutiny. Both the estimated $45,265 first-year salary and $25,396 debt load come from national peer programs rather than actual outcomes at Central Christian College. What's encouraging is that these estimates align closely with national benchmarks—the projected earnings match the national median exactly, and debt sits just slightly above it. However, Kansas data tells a different story: similar programs in the state typically produce lower starting salaries around $39,646, which could make that debt burden feel heavier in the local job market.

The real challenge here is uncertainty. With data suppressed due to small cohort sizes, you're essentially betting on whether this specific program performs like its national peers or follows Kansas's weaker trajectory. For a field where networking and local business connections matter tremendously, the fact that Kansas State—the state's flagship—reports earnings well below the national median should give you pause about Kansas's entrepreneurship market overall. That 43% Pell grant rate also signals you're looking at a student body where financial margin for error is limited.

The bottom line: if your child has concrete business plans tied to Kansas, investigate Central Christian's specific alumni outcomes and local business networks directly before committing. The estimated numbers suggest viability, but they're best-case scenarios that may not reflect the Kansas reality.