Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of the Potomac-VA Campus

Similar business administration programs in Virginia typically produce first-year earnings around $46,000, which would give this program's estimated $46,800 debt load a debt-to-earnings ratio just over 1:1. That's manageable territory—barely. But here's what should concern you: by year four, actual reported earnings drop to $42,564. That's unusual. Most bachelor's programs show steady salary growth in the early career years, yet graduates here appear to be earning less after gaining experience.

The broader context makes this harder to justify. Top business programs in Virginia—places like James Madison ($65,931) or Virginia Tech ($60,678)—demonstrate what's possible with stronger networks and recruiting pipelines. Even the state median debt for business degrees is $27,000, nearly $20,000 less than the estimated burden here. You're potentially paying private school debt for outcomes that track below what peer programs deliver.

The zero percent Pell grant figure suggests this campus serves a specific population, but it doesn't change the economic calculus. If comparable programs produce $46,000 earners, you want to understand why this school's actual four-year data shows decline rather than growth, and whether those estimated debt figures—drawn from just seven similar programs statewide—accurately reflect what your child would actually borrow. Get concrete answers about typical graduate outcomes and job placement before committing to debt that exceeds first-year earnings.