Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's degree · Houston City College · Houston, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Houston City College earn a median of $34,732 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 $15,625, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $43,700 | $12,000 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $42,440 | $17,715 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $41,126 | $11,375 |
| Grayson College Denison | $38,866 | $6,500 |
| Northwest Vista College San Antonio | $36,713 | $8,000 |
| Hill College Hillsboro | $36,436 | $11,000 |
| San Antonio College San Antonio | $35,522 | $9,500 |
| Odessa College Odessa | $35,507 | — |
| Del Mar College Corpus Christi | $32,980 | $4,700 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $32,969 | $15,688 |
| Nelson University Waxahachie | $32,751 | $28,000 |
| Tyler Junior College Tyler | $31,961 | $11,000 |
| Navarro College Corsicana | $31,290 | $10,589 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco | $30,714 | $14,000 |
| American InterContinental University-Houston Houston | $29,996 | $22,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Houston City College make?
The median salary is $34,732 one year after graduation and $46,026 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.