Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · NorthWest Arkansas Community College · Bentonville, AR

CIP 52.01

$31,888Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,778Median earnings 4 years after
$54,965Median earnings 5 years after
$10,374Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at NorthWest Arkansas Community College earn a median of $31,888 one year after completing the program. 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 $10,374, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Arkansas
Little Rock
$44,154$32,140
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen
$36,808—
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$32,780$11,500
North Arkansas College
Harrison
$30,627$12,986
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
$23,663$7,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College make?

The median salary is $31,888 one year after graduation and $54,965 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,374.

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