Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Cornell University earn a median of $179,274 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 $129,912, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York | $184,729 | $102,131 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $182,930 | $65,229 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $122,790 | $64,914 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $110,316 | $50,293 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York | $109,868 | $39,380 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $106,517 | $64,525 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $100,715 | $41,310 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $92,758 | $40,170 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $87,386 | — |
| Excelsior University Albany | $84,928 | $27,333 |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $81,810 | $34,713 |
| Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson | $81,653 | $51,485 |
| SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck | $81,210 | $31,312 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $80,433 | $34,210 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $80,163 | $40,119 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $179,274 one year after graduation and $212,807 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $129,912.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.