Business Administration, Management and Operations at DeVry University-Georgia

DeVry University-Georgia's business program delivers strong earnings outcomes but comes with significantly higher debt than typical programs. Graduates earn a median of $55,102 in their first year—ranking in the 83rd percentile nationally and well above both the national median ($45,703) and Georgia median ($44,392) for business programs. However, this comes at a steep price: the median debt of $46,797 is nearly double the national average and 76% higher than Georgia's typical business program debt.

The debt burden creates a challenging financial picture despite the solid earnings. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85, graduates will likely face substantial monthly loan payments that could strain their budgets for years. The concerning lack of earnings growth (just 1% from year one to year four) suggests limited career advancement, making it harder to outgrow that debt burden over time.

While this program outperforms most business programs earnings-wise, the premium you're paying through higher debt is substantial. For context, University of Georgia offers similar first-year earnings ($56,630) likely with much lower debt as an in-state public option. Unless your child has specific reasons for choosing DeVry (schedule flexibility, location, etc.), the debt-to-value equation here is unfavorable compared to Georgia's public universities, which can deliver comparable outcomes without the heavy debt load.