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

The numbers here tell a troubling story: Remington College-Nashville graduates earn just $26,287 in their first year—about $5,300 less than the Tennessee median for business associate programs and nearly $8,000 below the national average. What makes this harder to swallow is that earnings actually decline by year four, dropping to $25,011. Meanwhile, with $21,750 in debt (roughly $6,000 above the state median), graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.83—meaning they owe nearly a full year's salary.

The comparison to nearby alternatives is stark. Nashville State Community College, located in the same city, produces graduates earning $34,306—about $8,000 more per year—while typically carrying less debt. Cleveland State grads nearly double what Remington students earn. Even among Tennessee's 31 business associate programs, this one ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable programs deliver better earnings outcomes.

For a family considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're looking at higher debt than most alternatives combined with below-average earnings that don't improve over time. With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially stretched. Unless there are compelling access or scheduling reasons that rule out community college options, those state schools offer substantially better returns on the same degree investment.