Business Administration

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
The Business Administration degree is designed for persons interested in entry-level administrative positions in many kinds of businesses. Graduates may also start their own business. Completion of a specialized Certificate can lead to increased employment opportunities as a Business Operations Coordinator.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,865.90

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympia, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

93

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

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

39%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.80

Typical (median) annual earnings

$39,006.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Other Industries

23%

Retail Trade

17%

Healthcare and Social Services

17%

Administrative Support

12%

Other Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
71
Completion rate
39%
Average number of students who completed each year
24
Gender
Male
35%
Female
65%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
55%
Multi-racial
18%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
43%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
18%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
4%