Business Administration, Management and Operations at Westminster University

Westminster's business program punches well above its weight nationally but falls in the middle of Utah's competitive business education landscape. At $58,523 out of the gate, graduates earn 28% more than the national median for business majors—placing this program in the 93rd percentile nationwide. However, within Utah, where business programs generally perform strongly, it ranks at the 60th percentile, trailing Weber State, Utah Valley, and others by several thousand dollars annually.

The debt picture is notably favorable. At $22,000, graduates carry about 15% less debt than the state median and significantly less than the national benchmark. This translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38—meaning graduates owe less than five months of their starting salary. Earnings growth of 10% over four years is modest but steady, suggesting reasonable career progression for this modestly selective institution.

The major caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary considerably. For families weighing this against Utah's flagship programs, Westminster offers solid national standing at a manageable debt load, though it doesn't quite match the earning power of the state's top-performing business schools. If admitted to BYU or Weber State, those alternatives warrant serious consideration based purely on earnings trajectories.