Business Administration, Management and Operations

Undergraduate certificate · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA

CIP 52.02

$42,521Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,855Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,275Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $42,521 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $47,440 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,959–$68,346). Median debt is $12,275, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
$47,527$10,074
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
$43,047—
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave
$40,750—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,521 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,275.

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