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 Mississippi

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-Mississippi$57,299
Belhaven University$51,546$53,019$37,6240.73
University of Mississippi$44,971$53,057$21,9000.49
Mississippi College$43,299$52,744$27,0000.62
Blue Mountain Christian University$42,394$19,8750.47
William Carey University$40,598$34,119$24,2490.60
National Median$45,703$26,0000.57

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Belhaven University
Jackson
$29,195$51,546$37,624
University of Mississippi
University
$9,412$44,971$21,900
Mississippi College
Clinton
$21,698$43,299$27,000
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain
$19,280$42,394$19,875
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
$14,685$40,598$24,249

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 Strayer University-Mississippi, approximately 83% 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.