Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 52.02

$83,321Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$98,950Median earnings 4 years after
$94,290Median earnings 5 years after
$13,165Median federal debt
4,366Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Governors University earn a median of $83,321 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 $13,165, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$121,135$41,000
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$110,581$41,000
Utah State University
Logan
$93,571$30,700
Weber State University
Ogden
$93,293$23,600
Westminster University
Salt Lake City
$91,955$47,399
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$76,721—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $83,321 one year after graduation and $94,290 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,165.

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