Business Administration, Management and Operations at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Rasmussen University-Kansas graduates earn nearly $60,000 right after graduation—well above the national median for business programs and competitive with Kansas's strongest private colleges. The debt load of $37,315 is higher than typical, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 remains manageable, especially considering these graduates start at the 95th percentile nationally for this degree. More than half the student body receives Pell grants, suggesting this program effectively serves first-generation and lower-income students who need strong immediate earning potential.

The challenge emerges over time: earnings slip to $56,566 by year four, a 5% decline that's unusual for business graduates. Within Kansas, this program sits at the 60th percentile—respectable but not exceptional for a state with 28 business programs. Graduates here earn roughly the same as those from Baker University and Southwestern College immediately after graduation, but those peers' longer-term trajectories aren't captured in this data.

For families weighing this investment, the key question is whether strong first-year earnings justify the premium price, particularly if career advancement stalls early. The program delivers immediate results—crucial for students who need to start earning quickly—but parents should understand they're paying above-average tuition for a career path that appears to plateau rather than build momentum. If your child needs to enter the workforce immediately with solid earning power, this works. If long-term growth matters more, probe deeper into why earnings decline.