Business/Commerce at Covenant College

Covenant College's business program produces graduates earning above the Georgia median but below national averages, landing in the 60th percentile statewide—a respectable showing for a small liberal arts college. With first-year earnings of $46,628, graduates make about $5,000 more than the typical Georgia business grad, though they trail the national benchmark by roughly $900. The real concern here is debt: at $21,600, students carry less than peers at many Georgia schools, but that places them in the 80th percentile nationally, meaning 80% of business programs nationwide send students out with less debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 is manageable—graduates should be able to handle payments on a typical repayment plan. However, the small sample size (fewer than 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable than data from larger programs. A few outlier outcomes could significantly skew the numbers in either direction.

For a Christian liberal arts education combined with business training, this program delivers reasonable outcomes compared to other Georgia schools, but parents should recognize you're not getting the earning power of UGA or Augusta University graduates. If your student values Covenant's faith-based environment and small-school experience, the financial picture won't derail their career—just don't expect the business degree alone to command premium starting salaries.