Business Administration at York County Community College

Wells, ME · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

a compact campus enrolling 1,055 students in Wells, ME.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,980/yr, edging above the $35,542 national average for Business Administration — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 55.5x 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 #136 out of 455 programs, York County Community 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 $40,980/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$429K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
55.5x
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)
$7,732
Out-of-state: $13,492

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 York County Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Business Administration at York County Community College?
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.
Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at York County Community College?
AI exposure of 47% is a real factor. For York County Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($428,741) and pessimistic ($428,741) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Are there apprenticeship options for Business Administration?
If York County Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 28 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Business Administration. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Business Administration graduates from York County Community College find jobs?
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 →