Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $34,798 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 $27,000, about 78% of first-year earnings.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $68,442 | $19,087 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $65,781 | $20,832 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $64,513 | $23,554 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $59,693 | $26,142 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $55,633 | $25,712 |
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle | $55,102 | $35,660 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $53,793 | $22,990 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $52,724 | $21,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $51,347 | $24,575 |
| Rockford University Rockford | $51,314 | $20,000 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $50,647 | $15,000 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $50,210 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $49,771 | $19,000 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $49,611 | $23,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $48,920 | $23,051 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Columbia College Chicago make?
The median salary is $34,798 one year after graduation and $61,887 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.