Business Administration, Management and Operations at Peninsula College

Peninsula College's business bachelor's degree appears positioned squarely in the middle of Washington's business program landscape. Similar programs across the state typically produce first-year earnings around $49,000, which aligns with the state median and outpaces the national benchmark of $45,700. Estimated debt of roughly $16,200 comes in well below both state and national averages for business degrees, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33—meaning graduates would owe about four months' worth of their first-year salary.

The challenge with Peninsula is the lack of program-specific data, which means we can't verify whether graduates actually achieve these state-typical outcomes. Other Washington institutions with reported numbers show considerable variation: City University of Seattle grads earn nearly $80,000, while Olympic College graduates make $58,000—both substantially more than the $49,000 baseline suggested by peer programs. This range matters because it indicates that not all business degrees deliver equally in Washington's job market.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated lower debt burden is encouraging, but without actual outcome data from Peninsula's program, you're essentially betting that it performs at least at the state median. If career services, internship networks, and employer connections are strong, that bet could pay off. If they're not, graduates might struggle to match even these modest projections.