Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound's business program graduates start modestly at $49,000 but show impressive momentum, jumping 43% to $70,000 by year four. This trajectory places graduates solidly in the middle of Washington's business programs—60th percentile statewide—with initial earnings just above the state median but strong acceleration afterward. The robust sample size (100+ graduates) means these patterns are reliable, not statistical noise.

The $26,442 in median debt sits right at the national average but runs higher than Washington's typical business program debt of $21,000. Still, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, graduates earn nearly double their debt load in their first year—a manageable position that improves substantially as salaries climb. This isn't among the state's elite business programs (City University and Western Washington graduates earn considerably more), but it delivers steady returns rather than quick payoff.

For families paying private school tuition at an institution with a 76% acceptance rate, the question becomes whether this growth trajectory justifies the investment over more affordable state options. Graduates who stay the course see meaningful salary progression, but those first few years require patience. If your child values the liberal arts environment and smaller classes at Puget Sound, the business program provides decent—though not exceptional—career outcomes compared to Washington alternatives.