Business Administration, Management and Operations at Wayne Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Wayne Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Wayne Community College graduates earn $18k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all business administration, management and operations certificate programs nationally.
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 North Carolina
Business Administration, Management and Operations certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (61 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community College | $17,672 | $33,147 | $16,804* | — |
| South Piedmont Community College | $40,686 | — | —* | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $40,215 | $28,685 | $21,719* | 0.54 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | $35,845 | $29,085 | $14,699* | 0.41 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $35,574 | $38,072 | $19,000* | 0.53 |
| Pitt Community College | $35,485 | — | $21,625* | 0.61 |
| National Median | $39,085 | — | $14,699* | 0.38 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Piedmont Community College Polkton | $2,022 | $40,686 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $40,215 | $21,719 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $2,628 | $35,845 | $14,699 |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $2,336 | $35,574 | $19,000 |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $1,972 | $35,485 | $21,625 |
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 Wayne Community College, approximately 37% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.