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 Maryland

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Towson University$89,459
University of Maryland-College Park$125,159$130,292
Johns Hopkins University$113,065$130,948
Loyola University Maryland$102,016$115,991
University of Baltimore$87,365$96,541
University of Maryland Global Campus$85,444$89,166
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$11,505$125,159
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$63,340$113,065
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
$55,480$102,016
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
$9,772$87,365
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$7,992$85,444

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 Towson University, approximately 33% 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.