Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,001
5th percentile (25th in NC)
Est. Median Debt
$16,804
Est. from NC median (10 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Johnston Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Johnston Community College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all business administration, management and operations certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Business Administration, Management and Operations certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (61 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Johnston Community College$27,001$16,804*
South Piedmont Community College$40,686*
Guilford Technical Community College$40,215$28,685$21,719*0.54
Fayetteville Technical Community College$35,845$29,085$14,699*0.41
Wake Technical Community College$35,574$38,072$19,000*0.53
Pitt Community College$35,485$21,625*0.61
National Median$39,085$14,699*0.38
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton
$2,022$40,686
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
$2,319$40,215$21,719
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
$2,628$35,845$14,699
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
$2,336$35,574$19,000
Pitt Community College
Winterville
$1,972$35,485$21,625

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 Johnston Community College, approximately 23% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.