Business Administration, Management and Operations at Hastings College

Hastings College's business program produces outcomes that cluster right around Nebraska's median, with first-year earnings of $47,525 placing it at the 60th percentile statewide. That's a reasonable starting point, though notably trailing programs like Bellevue ($61k) and UNO ($50k) that offer stronger earning potential within the state.

The debt picture provides some reassurance: $27,000 is below the national median and reasonable given the earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 0.57. That's manageable—roughly equivalent to a modest car payment—and suggests graduates can handle their loans without severe financial strain. The college's 70% admission rate and moderate Pell enrollment indicate it serves a broad student base, not just wealthy families.

The significant caveat here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, one or two outliers could swing these numbers substantially. That said, if your student is drawn to Hastings for fit or location, the financials aren't alarming. They're getting middle-of-the-pack outcomes for Nebraska, which itself performs reasonably for business degrees nationally. Just recognize they're unlikely to see the higher returns available at some of the state's flagship and urban campuses.