Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 52.02

$60,678Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,023Median earnings 4 years after
$78,729Median earnings 5 years after
$22,017Median federal debt
240Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $60,678 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 $22,017, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
$76,627—
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$75,038$19,500
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$68,151$20,577
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$65,931$19,000
Averett University
Danville
$60,150$25,489
George Mason University
Fairfax
$55,147$19,440
DeVry University-Virginia
Arlington
$55,102$35,660
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$54,432$23,250
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$49,772$25,000
Longwood University
Farmville
$49,213$23,092
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$48,397$25,000
Marymount University
Arlington
$48,217$25,000
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$47,315$22,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$46,680$25,239
Bluefield University
Bluefield
$46,234$21,656

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $60,678 one year after graduation and $78,729 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,017.

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