Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Northland Community and Technical College · Thief River Falls, MN

CIP 52.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,724Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$10,753Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Northland Community and Technical College earn a median of $60,724. 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 $10,753, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Century College
White Bear Lake
$40,489$21,000
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
$39,962$20,186

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Northland Community and Technical College make?

The median salary is $60,724.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,753.

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