Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

CIP 52.02

$73,800Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,602Median earnings 4 years after
$77,474Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Tennessee State University earn a median of $73,800 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 $26,500, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$149,786$90,787
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$106,707$40,816
Christian Brothers University
Memphis
$89,547$27,554
University of Memphis
Memphis
$83,471$29,480
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$82,079$29,420
Union University
Jackson
$76,829$51,250
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$76,031$27,500
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$73,759$19,050
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$69,501$41,000
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson
$68,256—
Milligan University
Milligan
$67,359$26,596
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$66,036—
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$64,943$24,420
Strayer University-Tennessee
Nashville
$64,745$75,005
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$64,161$35,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $73,800 one year after graduation and $77,474 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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