Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 52.02

$112,723Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$134,691Median earnings 4 years after
$143,997Median earnings 5 years after
$38,186Median federal debt
145Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at George Mason University earn a median of $112,723 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 $38,186, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$189,494$71,452
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$119,423$32,567
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$110,442$24,750
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$100,173$41,000
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$99,840$22,000
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$98,269$52,625
Marymount University
Arlington
$94,027$48,463
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$87,317$20,400
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach
$81,277$19,726
Hampton University
Hampton
$80,981$27,777
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$73,187$30,151
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$71,483$34,166
DeVry University-Virginia
Arlington
$71,067$44,529
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$67,346$39,115
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$66,158$47,832

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $112,723 one year after graduation and $143,997 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,186.

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