Business Administration at SUNY Broome Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 3,203 students in Binghamton, NY.

Program Analysis

At $32,156/yr, Business Administration graduates from SUNY Broome Community College land near the $35,542 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 34.6x 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 exposure is significant at 47% of job tasks, producing a 38% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

The median debt load of $10,623 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #329 out of 455 programs, SUNY Broome Community College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $32,156 to $49,276 over five years (53% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

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

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
66
Score
69
High End
Earnings $32,156/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$545K
11.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
36.4x
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)
$14,940
Out-of-state: $25,884
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,623
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,276
53% 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 SUNY Broome Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Business Administration career guide →

Compare & Explore

Business Administration Overview

Business Administration at Other Schools

Other Majors at SUNY Broome Community College

How Does a Bachelor's Degree Compare?

Four-year programs take longer but may unlock different career trajectories. See the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 66/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at SUNY Broome Community College?
This program scores 66/100 — 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.
How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $336,423 in decade earnings vs $544,521 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Business Administration graduates?
The DOL recognizes 28 apprenticeship pathways related to Business Administration. For students weighing SUNY Broome Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
With approximately 1,753,300 annual openings across mapped careers, Business Administration offers a very large employment pool. SUNY Broome Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →