Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA

CIP 52.02

$75,467Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$97,723Median earnings 4 years after
$115,330Median earnings 5 years after
$26,611Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Washington University earn a median of $75,467 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 $26,611, about 35% 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
Seattle University
Seattle
$104,093$41,000
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
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 Western Washington University make?

The median salary is $75,467 one year after graduation and $115,330 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,611.

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