Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 50th 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 Illinois
Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (44 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $72,649 | $83,237 | — | — |
| Northwestern University | $224,402 | $217,138 | — | — |
| University of Chicago | $194,606 | $204,813 | — | — |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $124,206 | — | — | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $118,799 | $125,120 | — | — |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | $113,944 | $137,811 | — | — |
| National Median | $72,789 | — | — | — |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $224,402 | — |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $194,606 | — |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $51,763 | $124,206 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $118,799 | — |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Lake Forest | — | $113,944 | — |
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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, approximately 32% 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.