Business Administration, Management and Operations at Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's business program performs solidly against national benchmarks but lags behind many Washington state competitors. While graduates earn slightly above the national median at $47,962 in their first year, that figure falls below Washington's state median of $49,004—landing this program in just the 40th percentile statewide. Given that Olympic College and several other in-state options deliver significantly higher early earnings, families paying Saint Martin's private school tuition need to weigh that premium carefully.

The debt picture offers some reassurance: $25,000 is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 that most graduates can handle. Earnings also grow respectably to $56,573 by year four, suggesting decent career progression. However, that growth still doesn't close the gap with top Washington programs—City University of Seattle graduates, for instance, start at nearly $80,000. For a school serving 40% Pell-eligible students, the question becomes whether the educational experience justifies choosing Saint Martin's over more affordable public options with comparable or better outcomes.

The value proposition here hinges on fit rather than pure financial returns. If Saint Martin's smaller class sizes and campus environment matter to your family, the outcomes are reasonable enough to justify the investment. But purely from an earnings standpoint, Washington families have stronger alternatives at both public universities and other private institutions that deliver better early-career results.