Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

CIP 52.02

$71,876Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$110,902Median earnings 4 years after
$102,603Median earnings 5 years after
$16,633Median federal debt
689Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $71,876 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,257 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,618–$93,584). Median debt is $16,633, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$90,008$11,300
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$77,752$31,250
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$71,668$15,750
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$69,751$27,000
Dominican University of California
San Rafael
$65,611$25,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$64,987$38,697
Los Angeles Pacific University
Glendora
$64,398$9,375
National University
San Diego
$61,299$28,125
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$61,268$33,125
University of Redlands
Redlands
$60,755$27,000
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa
$58,539$26,000
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos
$57,621$25,000
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo
$57,265$20,500
University of La Verne
La Verne
$57,154$24,284
University of the Pacific
Stockton
$56,453$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $71,876 one year after graduation and $102,603 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,633.

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