Business Administration, Management and Operations at Wesleyan College

Based on comparable business programs in Georgia, Wesleyan's outcomes align almost perfectly with the state median—$44,392 in first-year earnings and $26,125 in debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 suggests manageable repayment, with graduates owing roughly seven months of pre-tax income. Nationally, business degrees produce similar results, so these estimates place Wesleyan in the middle of the pack for a common credential.

However, the context matters significantly here. With 44% of students on Pell grants and an average SAT of 905, Wesleyan serves students who may have fewer safety nets if employment doesn't materialize quickly. The gap between these estimated outcomes and Georgia's top performers is substantial—Emory and Georgia Tech business graduates earn 70-90% more in their first year. While those schools are more selective, even public UGA produces median earnings of $56,630, nearly $12,000 higher than the Georgia median Wesleyan's estimates are based on.

The practical question is whether $44,000 in estimated earnings provides enough cushion for the debt load and living expenses in the real world. For many families, this program represents exactly what the data suggests: a typical outcome from a typical business degree. If your child is comparing offers, recognize that these peer-based estimates don't guarantee Wesleyan will match them, and Georgia offers business programs at multiple price points worth evaluating side-by-side.