Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Shepherd University · Shepherdstown, WV

CIP 52.02

$41,766Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,588Median earnings 4 years after
$53,057Median earnings 5 years after
$17,677Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Shepherd University earn a median of $41,766 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 $17,677, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Charleston
Charleston
$63,623$22,000
American Public University System
Charles Town
$61,687$22,988
West Virginia University
Morgantown
$49,634$25,000
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser
$49,634$25,000
Salem University
Salem
$45,834$23,802
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg
$44,419—
West Virginia State University
Institute
$43,709$24,700
Wheeling University
Wheeling
$38,212$26,732
Marshall University
Huntington
$35,036$24,250
West Liberty University
West Liberty
$34,713$25,905
Fairmont State University
Fairmont
$33,767$21,500
Concord University
Athens
$33,348$18,354
Glenville State University
Glenville
$30,916$24,154

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,766 one year after graduation and $53,057 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,677.

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