Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

CIP 52.02

$87,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,063Median earnings 4 years after
$105,063Median earnings 5 years after
$34,459Median federal debt
384Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $87,219 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $103,485 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,982–$153,484). Median debt is $34,459, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Auburn University
Auburn
$143,121$41,000
University of North Alabama
Florence
$83,366$27,500
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$83,078$33,500
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$80,471$17,000
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach
$70,859$39,043
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$67,474$27,332
Troy University
Troy
$66,766$35,797
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$65,786—
Strayer University-Alabama
Birmingham
$64,745$75,005
Athens State University
Athens
$63,319$37,866
Samford University
Birmingham
$61,019—
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery
$59,169$46,193
Faulkner University
Montgomery
$58,210$24,125
Alabama A & M University
Normal
$56,381$43,588
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham
$54,065$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham make?

The median salary is $87,219 one year after graduation and $105,063 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,459.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.