Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $103,280 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 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University Indianapolis | $111,570 | — |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion | $82,615 | $45,114 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $82,615 | $45,114 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $80,902 | $18,311 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $78,130 | $31,107 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $72,402 | $30,294 |
| Oakland City University Oakland City | $72,235 | $33,639 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $71,349 | $27,533 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $70,918 | $23,689 |
| Bethel University Mishawaka | $70,502 | $21,442 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $69,833 | — |
| Huntington University Huntington | $67,737 | — |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $65,615 | $41,226 |
| Purdue University Global West Lafayette | $65,048 | $51,878 |
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola | $63,428 | $13,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $103,280 one year after graduation and $134,207 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.