Business Administration

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The business administration AAS degree provides a core of fundamental business courses combined with ample flexibility in elective choices to allow students to concentrate study in their business area of choice. It prepares students in entrepreneurship to start their own business, and/or to gain the technical and professional skills needed for office management, marketing, retail and other business professions, including various supervisory/entry level management positions in these fields.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$160.00

Books and supplies

$350.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Completion rate

48%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.92

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,671.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Other Industries

29%

Administrative Support

14%

Healthcare and Social Services

14%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
49
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
24%
Female
76%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
20%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
19%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
1%