Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 103 graduates a year
Southwestern Community College graduates in business administration, management and operations earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern Community College Compares for Business Administration, Management and Operations
All 120 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 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $111,392 | $115,313 | #1 | $77,610 |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $89,788 | $96,326 | #3 | $71,977 |
| 3 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $89,203 | $101,253 | #2 | $49,753 |
| 4 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $87,447 | $76,745 | #17 | — |
| 5 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $82,891 | $77,519 | #15 | $56,979 |
| 6 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $79,323 | $81,471 | #4 | — |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $79,292 | $80,641 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $79,292 | $80,641 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $79,292 | $80,641 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA | $79,292 | $80,641 | #8 | — |
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| 82 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $42,813 | $45,141 | #80 | $27,911 |
| 83 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $42,770 | $45,898 | #76 | — |
| 84 | Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA | $42,526 | $44,732 | #84 | — |
| 85 | Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC | $42,252 | $45,342 | #79 | $30,899 |
| 86 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NC | $41,867 | $44,929 | #82 | $35,485 |
| 87 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $41,790 | $44,847 | #83 | $24,848 |
| 88 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $41,600 | $42,295 | #92 | $37,686 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Credentials at Southwestern Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $31,162 | $45,261 | — |
Other Majors at Southwestern Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $27,538 | $14,354 | #426 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Community College business administration, management and operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,899 one year after graduating and $42,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Community College rank for business administration, management and operations?
Among 120 colleges reporting earnings for business administration, management and operations graduates, Southwestern Community College ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business administration, management and operations at Southwestern Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for business administration, management and operations ($47,440).
← All data for Southwestern Community College · Methodology
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.