# Life University: Business (bachelor's)

Marietta, GA. IPEDS 140252, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/life-university/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,618
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,853 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,416 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in GA: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (10 colleges, $55,797): -$4,944
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,439

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,853 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,151 | $126,680 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $28,136 | $126,612 | 7.3 years |
| 48-75k | $30,263 | $136,184 | 7.9 years |
| 75-110k | $33,995 | $152,978 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,883 | $138,974 | 8.0 years |

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

## Business at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $91,970 | $25,092 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Mercer University | $77,713 | $51,452 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Covenant College | $75,186 | $21,600 | $26,265 | 72% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $58,367 | $21,750 | $15,844 | 22% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $56,480 | $16,000 | $15,261 | 26% |
| Brenau University | $55,114 | $44,156 | $18,924 | 33% |
| Columbus State University | $53,246 | $31,000 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Life University | $50,853 | $27,416 | $29,791 | 38% |
| Truett McConnell University | $49,403 | $22,250 | $22,227 | 38% |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $48,677 | $24,250 | $6,842 | 36% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $101,220 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $99,600 GA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $111,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $103,730 GA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $103,400 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $102,140 GA, $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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