Business Administration, Management and Operations at Brazosport College

First-year earnings of $38,701 place Brazosport's business graduates well below both state and national benchmarks—roughly $5,000 behind the Texas median and $7,000 behind the national average. While estimated debt of around $21,000 looks modest compared to the state median of $24,250, the earnings gap matters more than the debt advantage. This program sits at the 40th percentile statewide, meaning six in ten Texas business programs produce higher earners, including flagship universities where graduates start at $60,000-plus. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 is manageable, but it doesn't offset the reality that graduates are starting their careers significantly behind peers from comparable programs.

The low Pell grant enrollment (18%) suggests most students here aren't seeking the most affordable path, which raises questions about value. If cost is the draw, community college business degrees followed by transfer might deliver better outcomes. If proximity to Lake Jackson matters for family or work reasons, understand that this appears to be a regional credential with regional earning power—fine for local employment but potentially limiting for competitive markets like Houston or Dallas.

The practical concern is whether $21,000 in debt makes sense for a sub-$40,000 starting salary in a field where Texas peers routinely produce $44,000-plus earners. Unless local connections or specific employment opportunities justify this choice, comparable programs across the state offer better earnings trajectories for similar or even lower debt loads.