Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's degree · Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $70,859 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 $39,043, about 55% of first-year earnings.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn | $143,121 | $41,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $87,219 | $34,459 |
| University of North Alabama Florence | $83,366 | $27,500 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | $83,078 | $33,500 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville | $80,471 | $17,000 |
| University of West Alabama Livingston | $67,474 | $27,332 |
| Troy University Troy | $66,766 | $35,797 |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $65,786 | — |
| Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham | $64,745 | $75,005 |
| Athens State University Athens | $63,319 | $37,866 |
| Samford University Birmingham | $61,019 | — |
| South University-Montgomery Montgomery | $59,169 | $46,193 |
| Faulkner University Montgomery | $58,210 | $24,125 |
| Alabama A & M University Normal | $56,381 | $43,588 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $54,065 | $41,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Columbia Southern University make?
The median salary is $70,859 one year after graduation and $75,617 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,043.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.