Business Administration, Management and Operations at Remington College-Memphis Campus

The numbers here tell a troubling story: Remington College-Memphis's business administration associate's degree saddles students with above-average debt ($21,750 versus $15,424 statewide) while delivering earnings that rank in the bottom quarter of Tennessee programs. At $26,287 in the first year, graduates earn roughly $5,350 less than the typical Tennessee business associate's degree holder—and worse, their earnings actually decline to $25,011 by year four, suggesting limited career advancement.

The comparison to Tennessee community colleges is particularly stark. Cleveland State graduates with the same degree earn nearly twice as much ($50,301), while even Southwest Tennessee Community College—just down the road in Memphis—produces graduates earning $32,879, about $7,600 more annually. That earnings gap compounds quickly: over four years, it represents roughly $30,000 in lost income compared to nearby alternatives, money that could have retired the entire debt load with room to spare.

With 91% of students receiving Pell grants, this program primarily serves lower-income families who can least afford a credential that underperforms cheaper, more accessible alternatives. Tennessee families should look first to their community college system, where business administration programs consistently deliver stronger earnings outcomes at lower cost. If a private institution is necessary, these results suggest looking beyond Remington College-Memphis.