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 Minnesota

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (33 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Century College$52,250
North Hennepin Community College$47,361$49,089$21,2100.45
Dakota County Technical College$45,143$52,946$18,6490.41
Rasmussen University-Minnesota$43,736$45,005$25,5550.58
Rochester Community and Technical College$43,642$46,223$14,6400.34
South Central College$42,589$39,606
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
$5,050$47,361$21,210
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
$6,419$45,143$18,649
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$10,899$43,736$25,555
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
$6,359$43,642$14,640
South Central College
North Mankato
$6,146$42,589

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 Century College, approximately 33% 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.