Business Administration, Management and Operations

Associate's degree · American National University · Salem, VA

CIP 52.02

$33,642Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,374Median earnings 4 years after
$32,943Median earnings 5 years after
$18,477Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at American National University earn a median of $33,642 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,733 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,704–$67,604). Median debt is $18,477, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
$42,474—
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
$42,039$11,249
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove
$40,612—
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$38,214$10,875
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$35,919$9,300
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$35,785$9,500
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond
$32,111$10,874
Danville Community College
Danville
$30,549—
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
$30,503$10,217
Centura College-Newport News
Newport News
$27,056$23,000
Centura College-Chesapeake
Chesapeake
$27,056$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from American National University make?

The median salary is $33,642 one year after graduation and $32,943 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,477.

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