Business Administration & Management at Orange Coast College
If you are interested in studying Business Administration & Management, consider the program at Orange Coast College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange Coast College is in Costa Mesa, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 388 business administration & management graduations were recorded at Orange Coast College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orange Coast College
Distance learning is available at Orange Coast College. Among 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at Orange Coast College
Use these rankings to compare Orange Coast College’s Business Administration & Management program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 1,983 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 266 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #33 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 274 |
| Best Value | California | #39 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 2,012 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from Orange Coast College
Graduates of Orange Coast College’s Business Administration & Management program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,480 |
| 4 years | $42,637 |
| 5 years | $53,747 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business Administration & Management graduates from Orange Coast College take home a median $42,637, compared with $41,648 for all Orange Coast College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business Administration & Management graduates at Orange Coast College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Administration & Management graduates at Orange Coast College are 40% women (156) and 60% men (232).
Business Administration & Management Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Among the 357 associate’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Orange Coast College, 41% were women (145) and 59% were men (212).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 100 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 120 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 39 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College, above the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at Orange Coast College
The Business Administration & Management program at Orange Coast College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 388 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at Orange Coast College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business Administration & Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
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.