Est. Earnings (1yr)
$51,563
Est. from MD median (12 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$25,000
Est. from MD median (5 programs)

Analysis

Johns Hopkins is best known for pre-med and STEM, not business, which may explain why this Bachelor's in Business Administration draws too few graduates to generate reportable outcomes. Based on comparable Maryland business programs, graduates typically earn around $52,000 their first year with $25,000 in debtβ€”figures that align exactly with state medians but fall short of what other selective Maryland universities produce. University of Maryland-College Park's business graduates, for instance, earn $65,000, while even less selective schools like Towson post $55,000.

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 suggests manageable repayment on paper, but that assumes Hopkins' small business cohort performs like the state average rather than commanding a premium from the university's prestigious brand. At an 8% admission rate and average SAT of 1553, Johns Hopkins attracts students who could likely access stronger business programs elsewhereβ€”either at UMD-College Park with its established business school reputation, or at universities where business is a core strength rather than a peripheral offering.

If your child is drawn to Hopkins specifically, they should understand they're paying for the name and campus experience rather than a proven business program track record. The lack of reportable data suggests this isn't where Hopkins invests its institutional energy, and Maryland offers multiple alternatives with demonstrated stronger outcomes for business majors.

Where Johns Hopkins University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business administration, management and operations bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore$63,340$51,563*β€”$25,000*β€”
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park$11,505$65,842*$88,783$20,500*0.31
University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi$7,992$62,634*$67,858$21,527*0.34
Loyola University MarylandBaltimore$55,480$60,656*$79,298$27,000*0.45
McDaniel CollegeWestminster$49,647$59,048*$70,755$25,000*0.42
Towson UniversityTowson$11,306$54,772*$67,968$19,251*0.35
National Medianβ€”$45,703*β€”$26,000*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business administration, management and operations graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Johns Hopkins University, approximately 20% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in MD. Actual outcomes may vary.