Business at Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO · Public · Associate Degree · Business/Commerce, General

enrolling 11,174 students in Bridgeton, MO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,419 track close to the $36,982 national median for Business programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 49.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Business graduates.

Ranked #53 out of 130 programs, Saint Louis Community College's Business offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Business, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

71 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
71
Score
73
High End
Earnings $34,419/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (54% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$360K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.2x
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)
$7,320
Out-of-state: $13,980

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.

Read the full Business career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Louis Community College's Business program score?
At 71/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Should I worry about AI if I study Business at Saint Louis Community College?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $360,100 in decade earnings vs $360,100 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Business?
If Saint Louis Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Business. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Business graduates?
Job availability for Business is strong — 832,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Saint Louis Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MO may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →