Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Montgomery College · Rockville, MD

CIP 52.01

$29,449Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,485Median earnings 4 years after
$63,097Median earnings 5 years after
$10,898Median federal debt
435Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Montgomery College earn a median of $29,449 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $10,898, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Maryland
Baltimore
$44,154$32,140
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown
$41,970$11,591
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore
$36,801$14,750
Frederick Community College
Frederick
$33,619$5,380

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Montgomery College make?

The median salary is $29,449 one year after graduation and $63,097 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,898.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.