Business/Commerce at Truett McConnell University

Truett McConnell's business program lands near the middle of the pack in Georgia but trails significantly behind national standards. Starting at $35,300, graduates earn about $6,000 less than the typical Georgia business graduate and $12,000 below the national median. However, the program does show solid earnings growth—a 17% increase to $41,231 by year four—which helps narrow that gap. At the 40th percentile statewide, you're looking at a program that performs comparably to other smaller Georgia colleges, though nowhere near flagship options like UGA or Augusta University where graduates start around $60,000.

The financial picture carries moderate debt ($22,250) relative to those first-year earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 0.63. That's manageable but not ideal—you'd prefer to see it closer to 0.5 for a business degree. The concerning element is that this debt level sits in the 76th percentile nationally, meaning it's higher than most comparable programs, while the earnings remain in the bottom 5% nationally.

For families prioritizing affordability and a Christian college environment, this program delivers reasonable debt with steady earnings progression. But if maximizing return on investment is the priority, the numbers suggest looking at Georgia's public universities or even other private options in the state where business graduates consistently earn $15,000-$25,000 more right out of the gate.