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 West Virginia

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-West Virginia$42,552
American Public University System$47,518$48,891$23,1410.49
Valley College-Martinsburg$38,886$21,1460.54
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College$32,176$38,654$17,9040.56
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in West Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across West Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
American Public University System
Charles Town
$8,400$47,518$23,141
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg
$38,886$21,146
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg
$4,344$32,176$17,904

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 Strayer University-West Virginia, approximately 85% 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.