Business Administration, Management and Operations

Doctoral degree · Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC

CIP 52.02

$76,129Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$84,386Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$51,147Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Gardner-Webb University earn a median of $76,129 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $113,566 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,833–$164,979). Median debt is $51,147, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$35,433
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Gardner-Webb University make?

The median salary is $76,129 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,147.

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