Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Shelton State Community College$26,071
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan$26,151$23,778
Jefferson State Community College$25,648$29,287
Bevill State Community College$25,182$26,430
Gadsden State Community College$22,360$22,324
Lurleen B Wallace Community College$20,252
National Median$28,691$20,0000.70

Other Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan
$4,920$26,151
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
$5,040$25,648
Bevill State Community College
Jasper
$4,678$25,182
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden
$4,032$22,360
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia
$4,980$20,252

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 Shelton State Community College, approximately 40% 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.