Business Administration at Sierra College

Rocklin, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

enrolling 13,455 students in Rocklin, CA.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,324/yr fall 20% below the $35,542 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 128.2x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Business Administration graduates.

Ranked #118 out of 455 programs, Sierra College's Business Administration offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 28 registered apprenticeships mapped to Business Administration, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

77 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
77
Score
79
High End
Earnings $28,324/yr (-20% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$296K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
128.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
42 of 42
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)
$2,312
Out-of-state: $19,976

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Business Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 +3.8% 59%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740
+3.8% growth 59% AI-proof

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Business Administration Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Business Administration — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Sierra College and 454 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sierra College's Business Administration program score?
At 77/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Business Administration careers?
AI exposure of 47% is a real factor. For Sierra College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($296,331) and pessimistic ($296,331) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Is Sierra College a good choice for Business Administration despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Business Administration program at Sierra College?
Yes — 28 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Business Administration career paths, including Bank Branch Manager. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Sierra College.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
The career paths mapped to Business Administration have roughly 1,753,300 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →