Median Earnings (1yr)
$84,476
70th percentile (60th in PA)
Sample Size
103
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn $84k, placing them in the 70th 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 Pennsylvania

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (67 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania$84,476$79,200
University of Pennsylvania$210,400$221,017
Carnegie Mellon University$165,798$164,350
Temple University$129,690$121,267
Villanova University$127,993$142,263
Lehigh University$117,962$129,685
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$66,104$210,400
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
$63,829$165,798
Temple University
Philadelphia
$22,082$129,690
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$127,993
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
$62,180$117,962

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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 30% 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.