Business Administration, Management and Operations at Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College's business program posts impressive first-year earnings of $62,251—landing in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile in Indiana. That starting salary rivals or exceeds programs at much larger institutions like Purdue and Indiana Wesleyan, while graduates carry just $20,104 in debt (well below both state and national medians of $26,000). For an 81% admission rate school, these outcomes punch above their weight.

The concern here is unmistakable: earnings drop sharply to $49,304 by year four, a 21% decline. This pattern suggests graduates may be landing entry-level positions with strong starting compensation but limited advancement opportunities, or that early-career job changes aren't improving their earning trajectories. However, even with this decline, year-four earnings remain near the Indiana median for business programs.

The low debt load is the safety net. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.32 based on first-year income, graduates have financial flexibility even if their earnings plateau or dip early in their careers. They're not locked into high-paying jobs to service debt, which matters if the career path requires patience or additional credentialing. For Indiana families seeking a business degree without financial overextension, Grace delivers solid initial placement with manageable downside risk.