Business Administration and Management, General

CIP 52.0201 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

1,134

1,324 total including inactive

States

49

Available nationwide

Graduates (2025)

62,520

Total completions

Business Administration and Management, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools nationwide, making it one of the more widely available trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$108,390

Administrative Services Managers

Job Growth

+4.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,600

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Administrative Services Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $475 to $23,280, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 27,965 (44.7%)
Female: 34,555 (55.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 41,147 (65.8%)
Certificate: 21,373 (34.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
S
Social

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident
✓ Persuasive
✓ Organized
✓ Detail-oriented
✓ Empathetic
✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles
● Sales
● Organization
● Data management
● Helping others
● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening
♦ Time Management
♦ Writing
♦ Monitoring
♦ Helping others
♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

  • • Those who prefer working independently
  • • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Business Administration and Management, General?

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