Business & Commerce at Austin Community College District
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, consider the program at Austin Community College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin Community College District sits in Austin, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 313 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District.
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Studying Online at Austin Community College District
Many students take online classes at Austin Community College District. Among 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Austin Community College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Community College District’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 47 |
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Austin Community College District
Graduates of Austin Community College District’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,386 |
| 2 years | $33,382 |
| 3 years | $42,642 |
| 4 years | $52,005 |
| 5 years | $55,130 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Austin Community College District earn a median of $52,005, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Austin Community College District stands at $12,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Austin Community College District, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Austin Community College District are 50% women (155) and 50% men (158).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Among the 313 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Austin Community College District, 50% were women (155) and 50% were men (158).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 124 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 29 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Austin Community College District
The Business & Commerce program at Austin Community College District includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 313 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Austin Community College District pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.