Business Administration, Management and Operations at Weber State University

Weber State's business program punches well above its weight class nationally, landing graduates in the 95th percentile for earnings while keeping debt manageable at $23,500. Within Utah's competitive landscape, the school holds its own—graduates earn within 10% of what BYU grads make and actually edge out Western Governors University slightly, all while maintaining debt levels that make the investment quite reasonable with a 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The trajectory here is solid and practical: students start at nearly $66,000 and see steady growth to $73,000 by year four. That's meaningful progression, not just early-career volatility. The comparison to Utah's median of $58,500 shows this program outperforms the typical in-state option, and it dramatically outpaces the national median of $45,700—putting $20,000 more in graduates' pockets from day one.

For parents, this represents an unusually strong value proposition. Your child would enter a business career earning significantly more than most business grads nationwide, with debt that's paid down quickly given those starting salaries. The program delivers competitive Utah outcomes without the BYU admission hurdles or the higher debt that often comes with private schools like Westminster. It's the kind of program that quietly delivers results.