Business Administration at Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

a compact campus enrolling 1,037 students in Archbold, OH.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,324/yr, edging above the $35,542 national average for Business Administration — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

With a 50.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #151 ranking among 455 Business Administration programs places Northwest State Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $42,324 to $46,181 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

The 28 apprenticeship pathways connected to Business Administration reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
78
High End
Earnings $42,324/yr (19% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$468K
2.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.1x
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)
$9,156
Out-of-state: $17,860
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,181
9% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northwest State Community College's Business Administration program score?
A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Northwest State Community College's Business Administration graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Business Administration careers, but it may reshape them. At Northwest State Community College, a score of 76/100 already accounts for the 47% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Can I learn Business Administration through an apprenticeship instead of Northwest State Community College?
Beyond Northwest State Community College's classroom route, 28 registered apprenticeships map to Business Administration careers — including Bank Branch Manager. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Business Administration graduates?
With approximately 1,753,300 annual openings across mapped careers, Business Administration offers a very large employment pool. Northwest State 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 →