Business at Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Business/Commerce, General

enrolling 8,695 students in Dearborn, MI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,003 track close to the $36,982 national median for Business programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 62.3x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $25,750 against $34,003/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #34 ranking among 130 Business programs places Henry Ford College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 25% earnings increase from $34,003 to $42,412 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

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

74 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
74
Score
76
High End
Earnings $34,003/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (54% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$442K
5.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
63.8x
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)
$6,920
Out-of-state: $14,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,412
25% growth from Year 1

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

View all 16 career paths with full salary data →

Business Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Business careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering business & office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Henry Ford College's Business program score?
At 74/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What's the AI risk for Business graduates from Henry Ford College?
AI exposure of 46% is a real factor. For Henry Ford College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($441,507) and pessimistic ($355,746) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Business graduates?
If Henry Ford College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Business. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Business from Henry Ford College?
With approximately 832,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Business offers a very large employment pool. Henry Ford College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →