Business Administration, Management and Operations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN · Associate's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates in business administration, management and operations earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central Lakes College-Brainerd 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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| 475 | Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA | $37,979 | $39,316 | #467 | — |
| 476 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $37,921 | $40,362 | #448 | — |
| 477 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY | $37,811 | $35,988 | #507 | — |
| 478 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $37,753 | $36,062 | #506 | $23,883 |
| 479 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NC | $37,751 | $40,512 | #445 | $35,156 |
| 480 | Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI | $37,641 | $39,688 | #458 | — |
| 481 | Danville Community College Danville, VA | $37,324 | $33,987 | #531 | $30,549 |
Other Majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,488 | $68,032 | #592 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $60,937 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $60,088 | — | #28 of 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,688 | — | #43 of 426 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $57,304 | $41,201 | #17 of 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,480 | $26,133 | #441 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Lakes College-Brainerd business administration, management and operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,883 one year after graduating and $37,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Lakes College-Brainerd rank for business administration, management and operations?
Among 547 colleges reporting earnings for business administration, management and operations graduates, Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranks #478 by median pay four years after graduation, and #506 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business administration, management and operations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for business administration, management and operations ($48,733).
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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.