Business Administration & Management at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Business Administration & Management, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College is in Sylva, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 100 business administration & management degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Community College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Community College. Of 2,157 students, 735 (34%) studied exclusively online and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Community College’s Business Administration & Management program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #19 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #40 of 90 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 1,983 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #255 of 535 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1343 of 2,012 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from Southwestern Community College
Those who finish Southwestern Community College’s Business Administration & Management program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,814 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $27,855 |
| 4 years | $32,357 |
| 5 years | $38,549 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business Administration & Management graduates from Southwestern Community College report median earnings of $32,357, compared with $34,928 for all Southwestern Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business Administration & Management graduates from Southwestern Community College comes in at $16,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Business Administration & Management graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business Administration & Management graduates at Southwestern Community College are 80% women (80) and 20% men (20).
Business Administration & Management Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Among the 30 associate’s business administration & management graduates at Southwestern Community College, 73% were women (22) and 27% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, below 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 Southwestern Community College
The Business Administration & Management program at Southwestern Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 65 |
| Office Administration | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.