Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $54,457 track close to the $53,330 national median for Business Economics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 3.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Business Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.
At $25,000 in median debt against $54,457 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #57 of 81 Business Economics programs, Westmont College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $88,820 show a 63% jump from the $54,457 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.