Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's degree · Southwestern Community College · Sylva, NC
$31,162Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,261Median earnings 4 years after
$38,549Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
41Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southwestern Community College earn a median of $31,162 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).
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College Hickory | $41,425 | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $41,278 | $22,084 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $39,760 | $15,177 |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $38,146 | — |
| Mitchell Community College Statesville | $38,020 | — |
| Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock | $37,390 | — |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $37,124 | $19,800 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $36,962 | — |
| Gaston College Dallas | $36,747 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $35,699 | $23,000 |
| Richmond Community College Hamlet | $35,246 | — |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $35,156 | $21,201 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $33,389 | $17,500 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $32,651 | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $28,870 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Southwestern Community College make?
The median salary is $31,162 one year after graduation and $38,549 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.