Business at Texarkana College

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

a compact campus enrolling 1,609 students in Texarkana, TX.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,674/yr fall 25% below the $36,982 national median for Business. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 58.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $11,297 in median debt against $27,674 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #92 ranking among 130 Business programs places Texarkana College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

Low End

Score

High End

Earnings $27,674/yr (-25% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (54% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$290K

1.0% annual growth

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

58.5x

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)

$4,952

Out-of-state: $10,664

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,297

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

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

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Business Career Guide

Explore what Business graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 130 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texarkana College's Business program score?

This program scores 68/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI affect Business careers?

AI exposure of 46% is a real factor. For Texarkana College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($289,533) and pessimistic ($289,533) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.

Can you still earn well with Business from Texarkana College?

Lower starting pay at Texarkana College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Business program at Texarkana College?

Yes — 8 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Business career paths, including Health Information Management Business Analyst. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Texarkana College.

How many job openings are there for Business graduates?

The very large job market (832,900 annual openings) works in favor of Business graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →