Business Administration, Management and Operations

Associate's degree · Prairie State College · Chicago Heights, IL

CIP 52.02

$18,885Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,550Median earnings 4 years after
$34,917Median earnings 5 years after
$12,100Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Prairie State College earn a median of $18,885 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 $12,100, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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—
Generations College
Chicago
$17,776$30,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $18,885 one year after graduation and $34,917 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,100.

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