# Kansas Wesleyan University: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Salina, KS. IPEDS 155414, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-wesleyan-university/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,137
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,057 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in KS: 15 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (17 colleges, $64,798): -$5,741
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,741

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,057 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,192 | $75,315 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $22,442 | $92,910 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,857 | $86,348 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,189 | $100,142 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,113 | $103,968 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine College | $79,184 | $27,000 | $27,891 | 62% |
| University of Kansas | $77,725 | $21,469 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Baker University | $74,399 | $41,057 | $25,301 | 58% |
| Friends University | $74,063 | $33,875 | $27,715 | 43% |
| Southwestern College | $73,596 | $20,833 | $29,824 | 36% |
| Kansas State University | $69,735 | $23,250 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Washburn University | $68,154 | $22,748 | $15,280 | 53% |
| University of Saint Mary | $66,570 | $26,250 | $22,519 | 48% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $64,798 | $27,000 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $64,798 | $27,000 | not reported | not reported |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $64,377 | $23,726 | $32,165 | 54% |
| Wichita State University | $63,852 | $24,450 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Fort Hays State University | $61,153 | $27,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Emporia State University | $60,719 | $16,938 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $59,057 | $27,000 | $22,671 | 49% |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $47,201 | $48,554 | $11,404 | 27% |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | $45,827 | not reported | $3,134 | 18% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $81,210 KS, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $92,840 KS, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $100,010 KS, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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