Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL

CIP 52.02

$43,753Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,403Median earnings 4 years after
$60,782Median earnings 5 years after
$20,625Median federal debt
297Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $43,753 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 $20,625, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?

The median salary is $43,753 one year after graduation and $60,782 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,625.

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