Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA

CIP 52.02

$47,825Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,558Median earnings 4 years after
$72,547Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
241Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at California State University-Monterey Bay earn a median of $47,825 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 $13,000, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$90,008$11,300
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$77,752$31,250
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$71,876$16,633
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$71,668$15,750
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$69,751$27,000
Dominican University of California
San Rafael
$65,611$25,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$64,987$38,697
Los Angeles Pacific University
Glendora
$64,398$9,375
National University
San Diego
$61,299$28,125
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$61,268$33,125
University of Redlands
Redlands
$60,755$27,000
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa
$58,539$26,000
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos
$57,621$25,000
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo
$57,265$20,500
University of La Verne
La Verne
$57,154$24,284

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay make?

The median salary is $47,825 one year after graduation and $72,547 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

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