Business Administration, Management and Operations at South Mountain Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain Community College | — | $47,757 | — |
| Phoenix College | $56,057 | $51,053 | -9% |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | $43,227 | $45,800 | +6% |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | $42,749 | $33,784 | -21% |
| Brookline College-Tucson | $42,749 | $33,784 | -21% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona
Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (27 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Mountain Community CollegePhoenix | $2,358 | $42,749* | $47,757 | $8,917* | — |
 Phoenix CollegePhoenix | $2,358 | $56,057* | $51,053 | $11,500* | 0.21 |
 University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix | $9,552 | $43,227* | $45,800 | $25,250* | 0.58 |
 Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix | — | $42,749* | $33,784 | $24,431* | 0.57 |
| Brookline College-TucsonTucson | — | $42,749* | $33,784 | $24,431* | 0.57 |
 American InterContinental University SystemChandler | $12,310 | $29,996* | $33,289 | $27,875* | 0.93 |
| National Median | — | $33,977* | — | $13,980* | 0.41 |
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 South Mountain Community College, approximately 27% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in AZ. Actual outcomes may vary.