Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Carolina University earn a median of $39,513 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,257 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,618–$93,584). Median debt is $21,836, about 55% of first-year earnings.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $85,618 | $14,239 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $56,877 | $19,500 |
| Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte | $54,032 | $21,500 |
| Meredith College Raleigh | $48,955 | $22,875 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $48,751 | $31,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $48,369 | $19,555 |
| William Peace University Raleigh | $47,278 | $21,285 |
| Methodist University Fayetteville | $47,235 | $27,000 |
| Guilford College Greensboro | $46,497 | $26,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $46,272 | $20,472 |
| Catawba College Salisbury | $46,068 | $23,250 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $45,497 | $21,750 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $45,114 | $28,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont | $45,039 | $26,125 |
| Pfeiffer University Misenheimer | $45,004 | $21,836 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Western Carolina University make?
The median salary is $39,513 one year after graduation and $50,856 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,836.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.