Business Administration at Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

a compact campus enrolling 787 students in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,886 at Valley College-Cleveland come in 9% above the national median of $35,542 for Business Administration programs.

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.

The $19,798 debt-to-$38,886 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #275 out of 455 programs, Valley College-Cleveland's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 28 registered apprenticeships mapped to Business Administration, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
70
Score
72
High End
Earnings $38,886/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$407K
1.0% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$19,798
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

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

What can you do with a Business Administration credential from Valley College-Cleveland? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Valley College-Cleveland's Business Administration program score?
A score of 70/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Valley College-Cleveland trails the majority of Business Administration programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI affect Business Administration careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $406,834 in decade earnings vs $406,834 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Business Administration?
Beyond Valley College-Cleveland'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?
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 →