Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Columbia College earn a median of $42,514 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 $21,046, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $64,920 | $25,343 |
| Southern Wesleyan University Central | $52,070 | $30,000 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $50,004 | $21,500 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $49,754 | $27,500 |
| Furman University Greenville | $49,008 | $19,500 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $47,993 | $22,497 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $47,260 | $20,500 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $44,816 | $23,828 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $44,568 | $27,000 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville | $44,419 | $19,000 |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $43,773 | $46,000 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton | $42,816 | $25,250 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $41,953 | $23,250 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $41,299 | $21,798 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton | $41,228 | $24,625 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $42,514 one year after graduation and $61,668 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,046.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.