Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $118,109 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 $41,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Clemson | $87,271 | $39,712 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $75,902 | $29,192 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $72,109 | $30,750 |
| Coker University Hartsville | $70,962 | $28,382 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $67,635 | $36,116 |
| Southern Wesleyan University Central | $66,357 | $27,333 |
| Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville | $64,745 | $75,005 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $62,257 | $34,707 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $61,645 | $26,375 |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $59,169 | $46,193 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville | $56,254 | $30,648 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $55,632 | $41,239 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $51,984 | $24,486 |
| Columbia College Columbia | $43,365 | $18,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?
The median salary is $118,109 one year after graduation and $134,510 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.