Business Administration, Management and Operations at Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific's business program charges premium debt—$44,059 versus $26,750 statewide—but the earnings might not justify it. While graduates start strong at $58,899 (beating 95% of business programs nationally), within Oregon they're middle-of-the-pack at the 60th percentile. More concerning, they're only slightly outearning graduates from George Fox's comparable program, who start at $63,331, suggesting you're paying nearly double the typical state debt without securing top-tier Oregon outcomes.

The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, and earnings do grow modestly to $62,431 by year four. But compare this to Portland State, where graduates carry similar debt loads for a fraction of the cost and earn $51,358—just $7,500 less initially while likely saving $20,000+ in total borrowing. For a school serving 46% Pell-eligible students, this debt burden creates real risk: if your child doesn't land in that upper earnings band immediately, they'll struggle with payments that assume a $59,000 starting salary.

If your child is set on Warner Pacific for fit or faith-based education, this program won't derail their career—the earnings are solid. But purely as a financial investment, you're paying a premium without getting premium Oregon results. Unless there are compelling non-financial reasons to choose Warner Pacific, Portland State or Oregon State offer better value propositions for business degrees.