Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · University of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA

CIP 52.02

$70,580Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,776Median earnings 4 years after
$83,731Median earnings 5 years after
$13,362Median federal debt
92Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Dubuque earn a median of $70,580 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 $13,362, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$116,611$42,275
Iowa State University
Ames
$94,720$22,707
Drake University
Des Moines
$91,098—
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—
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 University of Dubuque make?

The median salary is $70,580 one year after graduation and $83,731 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,362.

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