Business/Managerial Economics at Westminster University

The $28,000 gap between what comparable programs nationally suggest ($53,000) and what Utah's best business economics programs actually deliver ($75,000 at BYU) should make you pause. Westminster's estimated outcomes—derived from national peer programs since the school's graduate sample is too small for DOE reporting—place it well below the state standard. In a field where Utah programs typically excel, starting near the national median rather than the state median matters considerably for someone paying private school prices.

The debt picture offers modest reassurance: $24,000 (also estimated from similar institutions) translates to a 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio, suggesting manageable monthly payments of around $270. That's reasonable by national standards for business degrees. However, you're comparing Westminster's private tuition against outcomes that mirror what national public programs produce, while Utah's flagship business economics graduates command significantly higher starting salaries.

The core question is whether Westminster's smaller class sizes and private school environment justify paying for outcomes that track with national averages rather than Utah's stronger market. If your child can access one of Utah's other business economics programs—particularly BYU if cost isn't prohibitive—the actual reported data suggests substantially better earnings potential. If Westminster is the most realistic option, the estimated debt load appears manageable, but set expectations around typical national outcomes, not Utah's elevated market for this field.