Business Administration, Management and Operations at Delta College
University Center, MI · Associate's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Delta College graduates in business administration, management and operations earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta College Compares for Business Administration, Management and Operations
All 547 colleges reporting business administration, management and operations earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $85,869 | $91,397 | #1 | $74,402 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $85,869 | $91,397 | #2 | $74,402 |
| 3 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $78,284 | $76,913 | #6 | $59,982 |
| 4 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $77,740 | $73,679 | #8 | $37,285 |
| 5 | San Jose City College San Jose, CA | $76,094 | $69,241 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $75,689 | $85,703 | #3 | — |
| 7 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $75,297 | $68,515 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $74,861 | $67,399 | #13 | — |
| 9 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $74,822 | $78,891 | #4 | — |
| 10 | Canada College Redwood City, CA | $73,129 | $66,543 | #15 | — |
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| 258 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $49,450 | $47,066 | #322 | $34,922 |
| 259 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $49,401 | $52,088 | #199 | $41,712 |
| 260 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA | $49,385 | $51,123 | #225 | $36,839 |
| 261 | Delta College University Center, MI | $49,377 | $52,062 | #201 | $33,957 |
| 262 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,372 | $51,933 | #206 | $37,385 |
| 263 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $49,371 | $57,164 | #88 | $37,010 |
| 264 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $49,329 | $52,891 | #180 | $25,875 |
Other Majors at Delta College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,481 | $67,922 | #516 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,118 | $52,791 | #385 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,029 | $44,637 | #95 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,678 | — | #91 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,621 | $35,224 | #161 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,873 | $28,721 | #356 of 947 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $44,145 | $36,828 | #217 of 237 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $42,401 | — | #24 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,299 | $21,881 | #77 of 93 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,228 | $23,757 | #285 of 286 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $26,707 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,251 | — | #26 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta College business administration, management and operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,957 one year after graduating and $49,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta College rank for business administration, management and operations?
Among 547 colleges reporting earnings for business administration, management and operations graduates, Delta College ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business administration, management and operations at Delta College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for business administration, management and operations ($48,733), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,616.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.