Business Administration, Management and Operations at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (74%), and while we can't see actual outcomes for their business graduates, the numbers from comparable Wisconsin programs offer some guidance. Based on those peer schools, a graduate might expect around $52,500 in first-year earnings against roughly $25,000 in debt—a manageable 0.47 ratio that suggests the debt could reasonably be paid down within a few years. That estimate also matches Wisconsin's median for business programs and exceeds the national median by about $7,000, suggesting the state's business job market provides decent support.

The challenge is understanding where this specific program sits within Wisconsin's wide range. Top-tier business programs in the state produce first-year earnings from $58,000 to nearly $68,000, while the middle of the pack hovers around the $52,500 mark used for this estimate. Without actual graduate data, parents can't know whether LCOOU's program connects students to stronger or weaker opportunities within that spectrum, or how well the curriculum and career services prepare students for competitive business roles.

For families considering this program, the estimated debt load appears reasonable if the earnings materialize as projected, but the lack of school-specific data means you're taking on more uncertainty than usual. Tribal colleges often provide strong cultural support and accessible education, but confirm what career services and employer connections exist to help graduates land jobs that justify even this moderate debt investment.