Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's degree · Dakota County Technical College · Rosemount, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $45,143 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 $18,599, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park | $47,361 | $17,750 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $43,736 | $22,027 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $43,642 | $12,875 |
| South Central College North Mankato | $42,589 | — |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $41,301 | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $40,898 | — |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $35,155 | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $32,558 | $14,124 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $30,536 | $29,440 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $28,878 | $14,130 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $23,883 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Dakota County Technical College make?
The median salary is $45,143 one year after graduation and $66,791 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,599.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.