Business Administration, Management and Operations at George Fox University

George Fox University's business program punches well above its weight, with graduates earning $63,331 in their first year—nearly 40% above the national median and 33% above Oregon's median. More impressively, this ranks in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile statewide, outearning all but two Oregon business programs despite the university's 96% acceptance rate. By year four, earnings climb to $74,963, showing solid 18% growth that suggests graduates aren't just landing decent first jobs—they're building sustainable careers.

The debt picture is straightforward: at $26,750, it matches both state and national medians exactly, resulting in a healthy 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates owe about four months' salary, which they're positioned to manage comfortably given their strong earning power. The combination of above-average earnings with average debt creates genuine affordability that many higher-prestige business schools struggle to match.

For families weighing value in business education, this is what a smart investment looks like. Your child gets earnings that rival Oregon's top programs without the debt load or competitive admissions pressure of flagship universities. The 27% Pell grant population suggests a school that serves real working families, not just wealthy applicants, yet delivers outcomes that compete with far more selective institutions.