Business Administration, Management and Operations at Coconino Community College

Similar business administration programs in Arizona suggest first-year earnings around $42,700—solidly above the national median for this degree and matching the state average. What makes this estimate particularly encouraging is that it comes from a community college setting where students typically face far lower costs than university alternatives.

The estimated debt load of roughly $8,900 creates a manageable ratio of just 0.21—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans with about two and a half months of gross earnings. This compares favorably to both the state median debt of $24,400 and the national figure of nearly $14,000 for business associate's degrees. Arizona's community colleges generally keep costs contained, and these projections align with that pattern.

The challenge is context: with actual data suppressed due to small cohort sizes, we're working from statewide peer program outcomes rather than Coconino-specific results. Phoenix-area programs show a wide range ($30,000 to $56,000), and Flagstaff's smaller job market may not mirror Phoenix opportunities. For families, this means the program appears structurally sound—low debt paired with reasonable earning potential—but the local employment landscape in a mountain college town matters more than usual. Investigate where recent graduates actually land jobs and whether that aligns with your student's willingness to relocate after graduation.