Business/Commerce at University of Jamestown

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 suggests that comparable business programs nationally produce workable outcomes, with graduates typically earning enough to manage their debt. Based on peer institutions similar to the University of Jamestown, business graduates enter the workforce with roughly $27,000 in loans and first-year earnings around $47,500. While these aren't the strongest numbers in higher education, they fall within the range where loan repayment should be manageable on a business salary.

The challenge here is North Dakota's limited options—only two schools offer bachelor's degrees in business statewide, and neither reports enough graduate data for the DOE to publish actual outcomes. This means you're evaluating the program based on national averages rather than seeing how Jamestown's specific graduates fare compared to alternatives in the state. The university's 94% admission rate signals open access rather than selectivity, which typically correlates with wider variation in student outcomes.

For a family considering this program, the estimated figures suggest neither a red flag nor a standout opportunity. The debt load appears serviceable against typical business earnings, but you're essentially betting on Jamestown producing results similar to the national median. If your student has strong alternatives with reported data—whether in-state or out—those would offer more certainty about what to expect after graduation.