Median Debt
$26,000
At national median

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 Virginia

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (43 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Hampton University$61,548$26,000
Washington and Lee University$76,627$98,403
William & Mary$75,038$85,678$19,8120.26
University of Richmond$68,151$79,209$20,5000.30
James Madison University$65,931$68,297$19,7500.30
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$60,678$60,297$22,5350.37
National Median$45,703$26,0000.57

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
$64,525$76,627
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$25,040$75,038$19,812
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$62,600$68,151$20,500
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$13,576$65,931$19,750
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$15,478$60,678$22,535

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 Hampton University, approximately 38% 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.