General
Miscellaneous Business & Medical Administration
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Business & Medical Administration.
Entry Level Salary
$46,628
Median Salary
$89,669
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
37.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,586,760
Entry (Early)
$46,628
Median (Prime)
$89,669
High (Prime)
$88,915
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 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
-35k
+322k
+315k
$25k / yr
-125k
+232k
+226k
$50k / yr
-215k
+142k
+136k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
31
31
$50k / yr
Never
38
38
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-115%
213%
207%
$50k / yr
-99%
65%
62%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate21.6%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$78,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$105,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Real estate brokers and sales agents
4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,779
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$58,960
openings
46,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.1%
Top executives
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,300
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$192,000|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Property, real estate, and community association managers
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$67,681
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,000|$66,700
openings
39,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$31,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,170|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
Accountants and auditors
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,526
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,094|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
General and operations managers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$23,598
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,211|$102,950
openings
308,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Project management specialists
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$76,534
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$89,669|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Management analysts
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,793
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$91,630|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
Financial managers
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$90,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,744|$161,700
openings
74,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +14.8%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| business operations support and assistant services. | Undergrad Certificate | 582 | $9,447 - $70,953 |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Associate's Degree | 557 | $29,015 - $57,391 |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Bachelor's Degree | 35 | $20,209 - $83,581 |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Master's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Level 99 | 4 | $43,057 - $43,057 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Undergrad Certificate | 90 | $17,071 - $88,694 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Associate's Degree | 92 | $29,609 - $86,563 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 59 | $37,244 - $125,167 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Master's Degree | 7 | $117,095 - $133,017 |