Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Wichita State University · Wichita, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Wichita State University earn a median of $81,678 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 $20,585, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Kansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Lawrence | $96,424 | $32,322 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe | $82,103 | $32,556 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan | $80,723 | $31,968 |
| Friends University Wichita | $78,627 | $41,000 |
| Baker University Baldwin City | $74,847 | $39,979 |
| Emporia State University Emporia | $72,171 | — |
| Newman University Wichita | $70,102 | — |
| University of Saint Mary Leavenworth | $70,061 | $34,703 |
| Fort Hays State University Hays | $63,481 | $24,697 |
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg | $63,238 | $19,119 |
| Benedictine College Atchison | $63,234 | — |
| Washburn University Topeka | $61,868 | $26,200 |
| Ottawa University-Online Overland Park | $61,364 | $32,624 |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park | $61,364 | $32,624 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa | $61,364 | $32,624 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Wichita State University make?
The median salary is $81,678 one year after graduation and $79,773 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,585.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.