Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $149,786 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 $90,787, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 State University Nashville | $73,800 | $26,500 |
| 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 Vanderbilt University make?
The median salary is $149,786 one year after graduation and $176,932 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $90,787.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.