Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Howard County Junior College District
Ranked 84th of 125 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Business Operations Support and Assistant Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Howard County Junior College District's certificate (under 1 year) program in Business Operations Support and Assistant Services earn a median $31,024 one year after graduating, rising to $40,037 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $37,379 for this field, ranking 84th of 125 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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