Business Administration, Management and Operations at Massasoit Community College

Massasoit's business associate degree offers modest but stable earnings at a manageable debt load, though the small graduate sample means these numbers should be treated cautiously. Students earn around $38,300 immediately after graduation—about 60th percentile among Massachusetts business programs—with effectively flat earnings through year four. The $10,738 in typical debt is below both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 that makes this program financially accessible even if not particularly lucrative.

The real question is why earnings plateau so completely. While graduates exceed the national median by over $4,000 annually, they trail stronger Massachusetts community colleges like Northern Essex ($46,439) and Mount Wachusett ($43,503) by $5,000-$8,000. This gap could reflect regional employment differences around Brockton versus the broader Boston metro area, or it might suggest the program emphasizes entry-level business fundamentals rather than specialized skills that command higher wages.

For families seeking an affordable pathway into business careers without four-year tuition costs, the low debt makes this viable. But given the earnings stagnation and the availability of higher-earning community college alternatives within Massachusetts, students should consider whether location constraints require choosing Massasoit or if commuting to a top-performing program would yield better long-term returns.