Median Earnings (1yr)
$97,090
84th percentile (80th in AR)
Sample Size
83
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How John Brown University graduates compare to all programs nationally

John Brown University graduates earn $97k, placing them in the 84th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

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 Arkansas

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
John Brown University$97,090$94,915
University of Arkansas$164,382$122,441
Harding University$88,820$85,078
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$76,761$74,760
Arkansas State University$71,917$77,292
University of Arkansas Grantham$71,002$64,497
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$9,748$164,382
Harding University
Searcy
$24,888$88,820
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
$8,455$76,761
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$71,917
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock
$8,280$71,002

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 John Brown University, approximately 21% 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.