Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Drake University · Des Moines, IA
$91,098Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$137,890Median earnings 4 years after
$118,142Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
87Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Drake University earn a median of $91,098 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).
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $116,611 | $42,275 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $94,720 | $22,707 |
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport | $79,957 | $29,574 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $78,244 | — |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids | $76,631 | $34,594 |
| Upper Iowa University Fayette | $73,626 | $39,872 |
| Briar Cliff University Sioux City | $71,348 | — |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque | $70,580 | $13,362 |
| Waldorf University Forest City | $64,605 | $32,862 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake | $57,228 | $29,291 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa | $39,892 | $27,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Drake University make?
The median salary is $91,098 one year after graduation and $118,142 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.