Business Administration, Management and Operations at Mid Michigan College

Mid Michigan College's business associate degree produces middle-of-the-road outcomes that lag behind Michigan's stronger community college options. While the program matches the national median for earnings and debt, graduates earn about $5,000 less annually than the state median—landing in just the 40th percentile among Michigan business programs. For context, nearby competitors like Lansing Community College and Grand Rapids Community College see their graduates earning over $40,000 within a year, roughly 20% more than Mid Michigan's $34,180.

The financial fundamentals aren't alarming: a 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than five months of salary, and the 15% earnings growth over four years suggests reasonable career progression. At $14,040 in debt, students aren't taking on excessive risk. However, when equally affordable programs in the same state deliver significantly stronger returns, that matters for families weighing their options.

The key question is location. If your student needs to stay in the Harrison area for family or work reasons, this program provides an accessible path to business credentials without crushing debt. But if they can attend one of Michigan's higher-performing community colleges, they'd likely start their career with a meaningful earnings advantage while keeping debt at similar levels.