General Business

Lower Columbia College ETPL
The General Business Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of business support positions. The program generally can be completed within one academic year. Students may enter the program in the fall, winter or spring quarter.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,409.45

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$924.00

Locations

Longview, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

36 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

45

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Completion rate

38%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.17

Typical (median) annual earnings

$40,622.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Other Industries

23%

Manufacturing

17%

Retail Trade

17%

Healthcare and Social Services

17%

Administrative Support

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
36
Completion rate
38%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
40%
Female
60%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
76%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
38%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
58%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
3%