Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) at Colorado Mountain College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,016

Est. from CO median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,000

Est. from national median (291 programs)

Analysis

Similar business associate's programs in Colorado suggest first-year earnings around $40,000—right at the state median and notably above the national benchmark of $34,000. Combined with an estimated $12,000 in debt, that puts this program's debt burden well below both the state median ($26,625) and national average. The 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would need roughly four months of gross pay to cover their educational investment.

What's harder to gauge is where Colorado Mountain College specifically fits within Colorado's range. Peer programs in the state span from about $29,000 to $49,000 in first-year earnings—a $20,000 spread that matters enormously for a recent graduate. The college's resort-area location and lower Pell grant percentage (13%) might signal connections to higher-wage tourism and hospitality management roles, but that's speculation without school-specific outcomes data.

The estimated debt picture looks manageable regardless, but parents should dig into placement patterns specific to this campus. Where do Colorado Mountain College business graduates actually land jobs? What sectors hire them? With such variation among Colorado programs, understanding this school's particular employment pipeline—not just statewide averages—is essential before committing.

Where Colorado Mountain College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business administration, management and operations associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (16 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs	$2,700	$40,016*	—	$12,000*	—
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton	$4,308	$49,531*	$40,475	$22,144*	0.45
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood	$39,266	$41,841*	—	$32,605*	0.78
Front Range Community CollegeWestminster	$4,740	$40,016*	$27,863	—*	—
Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs	$12,760	$32,525*	$38,600	$26,625*	0.82
Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs	$4,302	$29,393*	$42,830	—*	—
National Median	—	$33,977*	—	$13,980*	0.41

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business administration, management and operations graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 Colorado Mountain College, approximately 13% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.