Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 52.02

$83,229Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,045Median earnings 4 years after
$108,642Median earnings 5 years after
$43,731Median federal debt
96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Michigan University earn a median of $83,229 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 $43,731, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$160,286$56,932
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$117,756$51,250
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$104,388$42,330
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield
$99,853$82,000
Kettering University
Flint
$98,414$31,796
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$94,679$49,260
Wayne State University
Detroit
$93,398$36,424
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$92,202—
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$91,379$25,785
Walsh College
Troy
$88,535$39,394
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$80,303$35,440
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$77,865$33,949
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$77,265$34,223
Madonna University
Livonia
$76,862—
Northwood University
Midland
$73,896$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $83,229 one year after graduation and $108,642 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $43,731.

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