Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's degree · Ashland Community and Technical College · Ashland, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Ashland Community and Technical College earn a median of $35,770 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,733 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,704–$67,604). Median debt is $12,353, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $43,658 | $11,595 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $39,002 | $14,250 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $38,878 | $7,246 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $38,361 | $17,739 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $37,319 | $13,683 |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $35,788 | $23,096 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $34,615 | $13,650 |
| Somerset Community College Somerset | $33,171 | $14,554 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $27,734 | $10,412 |
| Madisonville Community College Madisonville | $26,698 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $35,770 one year after graduation and $32,486 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,353.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.