Business Administration, Management and Operations at Elgin Community College
Ranked 44th of 108 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Business Administration, Management and Operations (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Elgin Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Business Administration, Management and Operations earn a median $50,615 one year after graduating, rising to $65,194 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $57,042 for this field, ranking 44th of 108 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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