Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
American National University-Pikeville$30,442
Gateway Community and Technical College$43,658$43,418$13,3930.31
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College$39,002$35,513$16,2550.42
Owensboro Community and Technical College$38,878$8,7900.23
Jefferson Community and Technical College$38,361$35,173$20,0370.52
Bluegrass Community and Technical College$37,319$37,472$13,5000.36
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
$4,656$43,658$13,393
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown
$4,656$39,002$16,255
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro
$4,656$38,878$8,790
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville
$4,706$38,361$20,037
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
$4,706$37,319$13,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At American National University-Pikeville, approximately 80% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.