Business Administration, Management and Operations

Associate's degree · Cleveland State Community College · Cleveland, TN

CIP 52.02

$50,301Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,182Median earnings 4 years after
$44,034Median earnings 5 years after
$8,750Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Cleveland State Community College earn a median of $50,301 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 $8,750, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
$40,513$9,000
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$36,486$15,150
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$34,306$17,580
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$32,879—
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
$32,529$8,540
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$32,334—
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
$31,640—
Roane State Community College
Harriman
$29,823$7,750
Remington College-Nashville Campus
Nashville
$26,287$20,000
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis
$26,287$20,000
Walters State Community College
Morristown
$25,882—
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$23,907$26,166
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
$22,410—
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
$18,572—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Cleveland State Community College make?

The median salary is $50,301 one year after graduation and $44,034 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,750.

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