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Business Administration at Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

serving 14,134 students in Selden, NY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,816/yr, roughly in line with the $35,542 national median for Business Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 43.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Business Administration carry above-average AI exposure (47% of tasks). The 38% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

With first-year pay of $34,816 far exceeding the $8,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #271 ranking among 455 Business Administration programs places Suffolk County Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,816-to-$52,959 earnings arc over five years reflects a 52% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

The 28 apprenticeship pathways connected to Business Administration reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
70
Score
73
High End
Earnings $34,816/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$584K
11.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
45.3x
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)
$12,880
Out-of-state: $24,160
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
2.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,959
52% growth from Year 1

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

View all 42 career paths with full salary data →

Business Administration Career Guide

What can you do with a Business Administration credential from Suffolk County Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Business Administration Overview

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Business Administration at Other Schools

University of Georgia ($77,610) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($74,402) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($74,402) Purdue University-Main Campus ($71,977) Ohio State University-Main Campus ($66,278) Northcentral Technical College ($60,405) William Rainey Harper College ($59,982) Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($58,087)

Other Majors at Suffolk County Community College

Nursing ($78,850) Vehicle Repair Technology ($42,496) Criminal Justice ($31,617) Audio & Video Technology ($30,575) Accounting ($27,170) Liberal Arts & Humanities ($26,874) Design and Applied Arts ($24,907) Visual & Performing Arts ($23,694)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Suffolk County Community College's Business Administration program score?
This program scores 70/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business Administration programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What's the AI risk for Business Administration graduates from Suffolk County Community College?
AI won't eliminate Business Administration careers, but it may reshape them. At Suffolk County Community College, a score of 70/100 already accounts for the 47% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the typical debt for Business Administration graduates from Suffolk County Community College?
Median debt of just $8,000 against $34,816/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Business Administration?
Beyond Suffolk County Community College's classroom route, 28 registered apprenticeships map to Business Administration careers — including Bank Branch Manager. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
At 1,753,300 annual openings, Business Administration has a very large employment base. Suffolk County Community College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →