Business Administration, Management and Operations at William Jessup University

William Jessup's business program sits squarely in the middle of the pack—40th percentile among California business programs and 39th nationally. Starting earnings of $43,349 trail both the state median ($49,543) and national median ($45,703) by roughly 6-12%. With debt of $23,738, graduates face a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio, better than the national median for business programs. The 21% earnings growth to $52,269 by year four is solid and suggests the degree creates a foundation for career progression, even if the starting point is modest.

The real question is value. In California's competitive higher education landscape, where public universities like Cal Poly SLO produce business grads earning $71,876 and even the state median sits at $49,543, Jessup's outcomes fall short of what many families expect from a four-year business degree. The 77% admission rate and moderate debt levels suggest accessibility, but the earnings lag means students are paying similar debt loads for below-average returns compared to peer programs in the state.

For families focused purely on financial outcomes, this is a middle-tier choice in an expensive state. The debt burden won't be crushing, but graduates will likely need several years of career building to catch up to what peers from stronger programs achieve immediately after graduation. If Jessup offers other compelling reasons—faith-based community, smaller classes, specific connections—factor those in, but the numbers alone don't argue for premium value.