Business Administration, Management and Operations at Johnson County Community College

Johnson County Community College's business associate degree produces first-year earnings below the Kansas median ($38K vs. $41K), landing at just the 40th percentile statewide—despite ranking at a respectable 67th percentile nationally. This gap matters because Kansas students have multiple in-state options, and at least one nearby competitor (Rasmussen) reports graduates earning $6,000 more annually. The $21,287 in debt sits right at Kansas's typical level but above the national average for this program.

The positive story here is earnings trajectory: graduates see a solid 25% income boost by year four, reaching nearly $48,000. That growth rate suggests the degree provides a foundation that employers value over time. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 is manageable—graduates should be able to handle loan payments without severe strain. However, with fewer than 30 graduates in this data sample, these numbers could swing significantly year to year.

For Kansas families, this comes down to opportunity cost. If your student has access to other state community colleges with stronger earnings outcomes, explore those first. But if JCCC is the most convenient option and your child plans to stay in the Kansas City metro area (where the college's local employer connections might matter more than these statistics suggest), the reasonable debt load and steady income growth make this workable—just not exceptional compared to Kansas alternatives.