Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Seattle University · Seattle, WA

CIP 52.02

$104,093Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$132,795Median earnings 4 years after
$126,253Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
226Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Seattle University earn a median of $104,093 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 $41,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$149,800$58,052
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$149,800$58,052
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$149,800$58,052
Washington State University
Pullman
$125,114$53,547
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$92,105$34,912
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland
$89,563$29,436
Northwest University
Kirkland
$89,563$29,436
City University of Seattle
Seattle
$89,182$46,125
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$75,467$26,611
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$70,272—
Whitworth University
Spokane
$66,917$41,000
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$62,301$20,500
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$58,626$39,150

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $104,093 one year after graduation and $126,253 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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