General
Miscellaneous Business & Medical Administration
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Business & Medical Administration.
Entry Level Salary
$49,412
Median Salary
$89,210
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
36.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,568,400
Entry (Early)
$49,412
Median (Prime)
$89,210
High (Prime)
$90,000
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
-10k
+320k
+326k
$25k / yr
-100k
+230k
+236k
$50k / yr
-190k
+140k
+146k
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
-92%
212%
217%
$50k / yr
-88%
64%
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 Rate21.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
5.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,371
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$108,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Real estate brokers and sales agents
3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$57,400
openings
40,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.6%
Top executives
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$182,182|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Property, real estate, and community association managers
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,670
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,893|$69,990
openings
36,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.7%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$31,700
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,000|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
General and operations managers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$24,291
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,949|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Accountants and auditors
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$80,388|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Project management specialists
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,644
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%
Management analysts
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,322|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Customer service representatives
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$57,928
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,616|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
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 Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| business operations support and assistant services. | Undergrad Certificate | 517 | $9,447 - $70,953 |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Associate's Degree | 490 | $23,928 - $57,391 |
| business operations support and assistant services. | Bachelor's Degree | 25 | $20,209 - $83,581 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Undergrad Certificate | 73 | $17,071 - $88,694 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Associate's Degree | 82 | $29,609 - $86,563 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 52 | $37,244 - $125,167 |
| general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. | Master's Degree | 6 | $117,095 - $133,017 |