Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 52.02

$51,358Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,621Median earnings 4 years after
$76,365Median earnings 5 years after
$19,901Median federal debt
263Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Portland State University earn a median of $51,358 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 $19,901, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Fox University
Newberg
$63,331$21,687
Warner Pacific University
Portland
$58,899$31,250
Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies
Portland
$58,899$31,250
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$48,074$25,000
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$47,555$21,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$47,555$21,500
Pacific University
Forest Grove
$44,435$26,000
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande
$43,804$19,757
Linfield University
McMinnville
$43,512$27,000
Corban University
Salem
$42,690$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $51,358 one year after graduation and $76,365 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,901.

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