Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,449
5th percentile (25th in GA)
Sample Size
46
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Piedmont University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Piedmont University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 5th 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 Georgia

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Piedmont University$47,449$52,667
Emory University$143,962$164,249
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$132,872$155,081
University of Georgia$118,821$143,575
Kennesaw State University$103,312$108,766
Georgia Southern University$84,755$83,397
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Emory University
Atlanta
$60,774$143,962
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
$11,764$132,872
University of Georgia
Athens
$11,180$118,821
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$5,786$103,312
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$5,905$84,755

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 Piedmont University, approximately 41% 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.