Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 45th percentile of all business administration, management and operations associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $32,879 | — | — | — |
| Cleveland State Community College | $50,301 | $37,047 | $8,750 | 0.17 |
| Volunteer State Community College | $40,513 | $42,950 | $10,718 | 0.26 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $36,486 | $30,209 | $15,162 | 0.42 |
| Nashville State Community College | $34,306 | $38,108 | $15,687 | 0.46 |
| Pellissippi State Community College | $32,529 | $37,618 | $8,540 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $33,977 | — | $13,980 | 0.41 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Community College Cleveland | $4,530 | $50,301 | $8,750 |
| Volunteer State Community College Gallatin | $4,524 | $40,513 | $10,718 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $36,486 | $15,162 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $4,498 | $34,306 | $15,687 |
| Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville | $4,576 | $32,529 | $8,540 |
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 Southwest Tennessee Community College, approximately 42% 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.