Business Administration, Management and Operations at Blackburn College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (52 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College | — | $41,477 | $26,000 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $68,442 | $81,669 | $19,175 | 0.28 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $65,781 | — | $20,832 | 0.32 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $64,513 | $56,763 | $25,000 | 0.39 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | $59,693 | $56,566 | $37,315 | 0.63 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $55,633 | $58,561 | $27,500 | 0.49 |
| National Median | $45,703 | — | $26,000 | 0.57 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $68,442 | $19,175 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $14,338 | $65,781 | $20,832 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,716 | $64,513 | $25,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $13,546 | $59,693 | $37,315 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $13,244 | $55,633 | $27,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Blackburn College, approximately 54% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.