Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southeastern Baptist College

Business management degrees at Mississippi schools vary dramatically in outcomes, and this small Baptist college's program lands squarely in the middle of the pack. Based on comparable bachelor's programs statewide, graduates typically earn around $39,765 in their first year—matching the state median but falling about $6,000 short of the national benchmark. With an estimated $27,000 in debt, students face a manageable 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio, slightly better than many peers.

The challenge here is the limited data: Southeastern Baptist's graduate pool is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes, so these figures reflect what similar programs in Mississippi typically produce. The school serves a predominantly low-income student body (71% receive Pell grants), which often correlates with greater financial constraints and higher risk if outcomes underperform. Without program-specific data, you're essentially betting that this particular program matches the state average rather than falling toward the lower end seen at some Mississippi schools.

For families weighing this option, the estimated debt level is reasonable, but the earnings trajectory matters. If this program can deliver outcomes closer to what Belhaven or Ole Miss produce ($45,000-$51,000), it's a solid value. If it tracks below the state median, that $27,000 debt becomes harder to justify. Request placement rates and alumni outcomes directly from the school—actual employment data will tell you far more than these state-level estimates can.