Business Administration, Management and Operations

Associate's degree · Generations College · Chicago, IL

CIP 52.02

$17,776Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$30,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Generations College earn a median of $17,776 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,733 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,704–$67,604). Median debt is $30,000, about 169% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine
$59,982—
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$46,497$15,500
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$44,510$12,000
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$43,736$22,027
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
$39,887—
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
$18,885$12,100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Generations College make?

The median salary is $17,776 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,000.

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