Business & Commerce at Northampton County Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, take a look at what Northampton County Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 business & commerce degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Northampton County Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #24 of 34 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #307 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Graduates of Northampton County Area Community College’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,119 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $35,155 |
| 4 years | $42,227 |
| 5 years | $53,143 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of $42,227, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Northampton County Area Community College comes in at $14,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 49% women (47) and 51% men (48).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 95 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 49% were women (47) and 51% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below 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 Northampton County Area Community College
This Business & Commerce program at Northampton County Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 95 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Northampton County Area Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, 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.