Business Administration at Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

a compact campus enrolling 1,838 students in Cleveland, WI.

Program Analysis

At $39,684 per year, Business Administration graduates from Lakeshore Technical College earn slightly above the $35,542 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 50.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $10,400 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #172 of 455 Business Administration programs, Lakeshore Technical College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $46,479 are relatively flat compared to the $39,684 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Business Administration offers 28 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

75 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
75
Score
77
High End
Earnings $39,684/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$477K
4.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.3x
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)
$9,298
Out-of-state: $13,684
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,400
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,479
17% 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

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Business Administration Career Guide

Business Administration opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lakeshore Technical College's Business Administration program score?
At 75/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Business Administration careers, but it may reshape them. At Lakeshore Technical College, a score of 75/100 already accounts for the 47% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
How affordable is Business Administration at Lakeshore Technical College?
At $10,400 in median debt, Business Administration graduates from Lakeshore Technical College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Business Administration graduates?
Yes — 28 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Business Administration career paths, including Bank Branch Manager. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Lakeshore Technical College.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
The very large job market (1,753,300 annual openings) works in favor of Business Administration 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 →