Business Administration, Management and Operations at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$120,970
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$120,970
Business Administration, Management and Operations
National Average
$83,511
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
220
Completers (IPEDS)
1,129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$89,433
Median Debt
0.74
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$745/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$120,970
Median Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $242,791 | $57,458 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $233,028 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $221,017 | $41,420 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $217,887 | $65,229 |
| Northwestern University | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Dartmouth College | $210,453 | $41,000 |
| University of Chicago | $204,813 | $92,529 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $203,181 | $71,452 |
| New York University | $189,625 | $102,131 |
| Cornell University | $187,757 | $129,912 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (current) | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.