Business/Commerce at Walsh College

Walsh College's business program combines significantly lower debt than typical business programs with solid earnings that beat both national and state medians. At $18,000 in debt versus $26,000+ nationally and in Michigan, graduates here borrow about 30% less while still earning $55,524 in their first year—roughly $8,000 above what typical business majors make nationwide. That 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio is genuinely attractive, especially when 31% of students receive Pell grants.

The program places in the 60th percentile among Michigan business schools, which is respectable given the debt advantage. Oakland University graduates edge ahead by about $600 annually, but they likely carry substantially more debt to get there. The 18% earnings growth from year one to year four—reaching nearly $66,000—suggests this degree maintains its value as graduates gain experience.

For families concerned about business school debt, Walsh delivers. You're getting above-average outcomes without the loan burden that typically accompanies business degrees in Michigan. The moderate sample size means results could vary slightly year to year, but the core value proposition is clear: competitive earnings with substantially less financial risk than most alternatives.