Business Administration, Management and Operations at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs

Whitworth's adult business degree program produces graduates earning $47,241 in their first year—above the national median but trailing most Washington programs by a meaningful margin. While the program ranks in the 56th percentile nationally, it falls to the 40th percentile within Washington state, where the median graduate earns nearly $2,000 more annually. This gap matters for students who'll likely be competing for jobs in the regional market against graduates from schools like Western Washington or City University of Seattle, which produce substantially higher outcomes.

The positive news is manageable debt. At $29,124, graduates owe less than most business majors nationwide and face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62—low enough that loan payments shouldn't dominate their budgets. Earnings also grow steadily to $51,924 by year four, suggesting the degree opens doors to career progression. With nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, the program clearly serves working adults and non-traditional students seeking credentials.

For families evaluating this program, the key question is regional competitiveness. If your child needs the flexibility of an adult program and has limited alternatives, these outcomes are solid enough to justify the investment. But if they can access full-time business programs at Washington's public universities, they'll likely see stronger earning potential for similar or lower debt.