Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 52.02

$110,558Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$147,178Median earnings 4 years after
$147,297Median earnings 5 years after
$47,962Median federal debt
1,198Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Boston University earn a median of $110,558 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 $47,962, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
$147,168—
Babson College
Wellesley
$145,036$50,194
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$128,746$32,030
Bentley University
Waltham
$117,787$41,000
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$114,773$55,000
Harvard University
Cambridge
$103,400$20,525
Simmons University
Boston
$99,762$81,874
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$95,192$21,720
Emmanuel College
Boston
$90,167—
Brandeis University
Waltham
$89,111$48,240
Suffolk University
Boston
$88,668$42,540
Salem State University
Salem
$87,964—
Assumption University
Worcester
$82,054$26,594
Curry College
Milton
$81,692$41,000
Lasell University
Newton
$80,875—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $110,558 one year after graduation and $147,297 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $47,962.

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