Business at Blinn College District

Brenham, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Business/Commerce, General

serving 16,156 students in Brenham, TX.

Program Analysis

At $34,483/yr, Business graduates from Blinn College District land near the $36,982 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 54.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Business carry above-average AI exposure (46% of tasks). The 30% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $12,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #49 ranking among 130 Business programs places Blinn College District in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 39% earnings increase from $34,483 to $48,089 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Business reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
72
Score
75
High End
Earnings $34,483/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (54% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$516K
8.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
56.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
16 of 16
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,160
Out-of-state: $22,060
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,089
39% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Business graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Sales managers $138,060 +4.7% 55%
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Sales managers
$138,060
+4.7% growth 55% AI-proof
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof

View all 16 career paths with full salary data →

Business Career Guide

Business opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Business at Blinn College District?
A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Blinn College District's Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $360,768 in decade earnings vs $515,721 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can I learn Business through an apprenticeship instead of Blinn College District?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Business. For students weighing Blinn College District's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Business from Blinn College District?
At 832,900 annual openings, Business has a very large employment base. Blinn College District graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →