Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Duke University earn a median of $171,948 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 $80,630, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $156,818 | $90,800 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $113,700 | $41,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $104,615 | $61,051 |
| Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte | $96,568 | $51,189 |
| Elon University Elon | $90,264 | $60,825 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $83,385 | $25,700 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $80,921 | $24,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $77,753 | $34,643 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $76,205 | $33,363 |
| Wingate University Wingate | $74,681 | — |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $73,460 | $28,117 |
| Pfeiffer University Misenheimer | $72,599 | $38,829 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $72,310 | $27,533 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $71,426 | $31,100 |
| Meredith College Raleigh | $71,080 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Duke University make?
The median salary is $171,948 one year after graduation and $217,198 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $80,630.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.