Compare 16 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in the West. Average earnings: $71,009.
Business/Managerial Economics programs produce graduates earning between $36,134 and $100,895—a $65K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 16 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Seattle University's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $100,895, followed by Brigham Young University at $97,349 and UCLA at $92,873. The average across all programs is $71,009, yet this regional private outperforms many prestigious institutions while maintaining a 76% acceptance rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 2.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even when including parent loans, families face only 4.1% burden—proof that top programs can deliver both strong outcomes and genuine affordability.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $100,895 | 11 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Good |
| #2 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $97,349 | 45 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #3 | $92,873 | 32 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #4 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $82,869 | 55 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Manageable |
| #5 | Westmont CollegePrivate | $78,938 | 54 | $23,250 | Excellent | $61,820 | Challenging |
| #6 | $78,567 | 308 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $75,777 | 48 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | Challenging |
| #8 | University Of IdahoPublic | $74,419 | 24 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable |
| #9 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $69,338 | 13 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Challenging |
| #10 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $68,008 | 15 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #11 | $66,614 | 696 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $60,567 | 45 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Good | |
| #13 | $55,342 | 153 | $17,500 | Excellent | $18,275 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $54,368 | 32 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $44,091 | 13 | $21,500 | Manageable | $14,786 | Challenging | |
| #16 | University Of WyomingPublic | $36,134 | 10 | $18,000 | Challenging | $16,000 | High |
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