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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Business Management And Administration.

Entry Level Salary
$48,582
Median Salary
$86,819
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
35.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,472,760
Entry (Early)
$48,582
Median (Prime)
$86,819
High (Prime)
$90,000

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-18k
+301k
+326k
$25k / yr
-108k
+211k
+236k
$50k / yr
-198k
+121k
+146k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
31
$50k / yr
Never
39
38

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-99%
194%
217%
$50k / yr
-91%
55%
67%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate24.3%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Management occupations

6.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$111,173|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Accountants and auditors

3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,000|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Financial managers

3.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,611
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$105,666|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%

Top executives

2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$182,182|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Human resources workers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,704
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,946|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%

Customer service representatives

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$51,469|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%

General and operations managers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,763
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,879|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Management analysts

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$63,721
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,000|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
agricultural business and management.Undergrad Certificate53$18,854 - $63,115
agricultural business and management.Associate's Degree139$32,027 - $64,688
agricultural business and management.Bachelor's Degree112$42,184 - $145,218
agricultural business and management.Master's Degree40$88,075 - $155,217
agricultural business and management.Doctoral Degree19Data N/A
business administration, management and operations.Undergrad Certificate510$28,621 - $87,447
business administration, management and operations.Associate's Degree1080$25,304 - $85,869
business administration, management and operations.Bachelor's Degree1442$21,492 - $160,783
business administration, management and operations.Post-bacc Certificate28$140,589 - $159,290
business administration, management and operations.Master's Degree1057$40,934 - $272,321
business administration, management and operations.Doctoral Degree155$84,386 - $200,931
business administration, management and operations.First Professional Degree10$111,378 - $272,009
business administration, management and operations.Graduate Certificate146$61,307 - $150,502
business, management, marketing, and related support services, other.Undergrad Certificate11$82,162 - $82,162
business, management, marketing, and related support services, other.Associate's Degree15$53,347 - $56,422
business, management, marketing, and related support services, other.Bachelor's Degree70$34,128 - $109,922
business, management, marketing, and related support services, other.Master's Degree38$65,873 - $180,138
business, management, marketing, and related support services, other.Doctoral Degree5Data N/A
computer/information technology administration and management.Undergrad Certificate316$18,486 - $108,994
computer/information technology administration and management.Associate's Degree363$38,582 - $77,908
computer/information technology administration and management.Bachelor's Degree192$52,934 - $138,679
computer/information technology administration and management.Post-bacc Certificate9Data N/A
computer/information technology administration and management.Master's Degree153$42,734 - $160,419
computer/information technology administration and management.Doctoral Degree5$175,839 - $175,839
computer/information technology administration and management.Graduate Certificate30$74,027 - $134,357