Business Support & Assistance Basic Certificates
There are 667 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Business Support & Assistance. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Business Support & Assistance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business Support & Assistance Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 16,153 degrees were awarded toBusiness Support & Assistance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business Support & Assistance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,043 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,516 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 352 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,177 |
Earnings of Business Support & Assistance Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Business Support & Assistance of $28,352 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,716 |
| 4 years | $28,352 |
| 5 years | $31,368 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,090 |
| Women | 6,152 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business Support & Assistance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,479 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 303 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,219 | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,088 | 20.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 320 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 656 | 6.4% |
| International Students | 58 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business Support & Assistance Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 901 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance. Learn more about the most popular below:
Sinclair Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,779 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. This school awarded 1,279 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 611 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. This school awarded 362 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 284 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. This school awarded 280 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 248 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Hennepin Community College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 190 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diversified Vocational College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 158 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shelton State Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Panola College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance. This school awarded 120 basic certificates in Business Support & Assistance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a popular choice for Business Support & Assistance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate in Business Support & Assistance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Business Support & Assistance Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6,607 |
| Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | 3,621 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 1,964 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1,543 |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 1,380 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Business Support & Assistance that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.