Business/Commerce at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan's business program starts slightly below what you'd see at other Nebraska schools—$49,372 versus the state median of $50,266—but the real story unfolds in the years that follow. By year four, graduates reach $64,443, showing 31% earnings growth that outpaces typical business degree trajectories. That's solid momentum, though it's worth noting this still lags behind what Bellevue University graduates earn from the start.

The debt picture is reasonable at $26,750, with graduates earning about twice their debt load in their first year. Among Nebraska's six business programs, this sits right in the middle—neither a standout bargain nor particularly expensive. Nationally, the program performs in the 56th percentile, meaning it's slightly better than average, but within Nebraska itself it ranks in just the 40th percentile. For an in-state student choosing between options, that matters: you're paying similar amounts in debt for somewhat lower initial earnings compared to peers at other Nebraska schools.

The 31% earnings growth suggests graduates are finding paths to advancement, which helps offset the middling starting point. If your child is committed to staying in Nebraska and prefers Wesleyan's small-school environment (with its 84% admission rate suggesting accessible entry), this program can work out—just recognize they'll likely spend their first few years catching up to peers from higher-performing in-state alternatives.