Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Northern State University · Aberdeen, SD

CIP 52.02

$43,667Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,571Median earnings 4 years after
$53,939Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Northern State University earn a median of $43,667 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 $23,000, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
$50,516$24,250
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
$48,827$28,458
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
$47,107$20,824
Black Hills State University
Spearfish
$45,682$27,000
Dakota State University
Madison
$44,748$20,508
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
$44,301$20,500
Mount Marty University
Yankton
$39,625$22,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,667 one year after graduation and $53,939 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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