Business Administration, Management and Operations at Walla Walla University

Business programs in Washington span a remarkable range—from nearly $80,000 first-year earnings at City University of Seattle down to the state median of $49,004 that serves as the estimate here. Walla Walla University's small graduate cohort means we're working with figures derived from peer institutions rather than this specific program's track record, which makes any assessment inherently uncertain.

The estimated debt load of $25,000 produces a manageable 0.51 ratio to first-year earnings, slightly better than the $26,000 national median for business bachelor's degrees. Based on comparable programs, graduates would be looking at monthly loan payments around $280—feasible on an income near $49,000, though not leaving much cushion for expensive housing markets like Seattle. The bigger question is whether Walla Walla's program delivers outcomes closer to the state median or to stronger performers like Western Washington University at $53,400.

For parents weighing this investment, the financial fundamentals look workable but not compelling. The debt is reasonable, but without actual graduate data, you're essentially betting that this program performs at least at the state average. If your student has options at Washington publics with documented earnings above $50,000, those represent less speculative choices.