Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Elmhurst University · Elmhurst, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Elmhurst University earn a median of $74,808 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 $26,575, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $224,402 | $172,164 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $194,606 | $92,529 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $124,206 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $118,799 | $37,154 |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Lake Forest | $113,944 | $42,302 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $101,710 | $52,402 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $101,612 | $59,409 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $90,420 | $42,228 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $88,048 | $51,919 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $85,715 | $23,515 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $85,140 | $32,950 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $81,812 | $54,667 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $76,217 | — |
| National Louis University Chicago | $74,999 | $41,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $74,431 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Elmhurst University make?
The median salary is $74,808 one year after graduation and $112,080 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,575.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.