Program: Business
Award: Associate of Arts and Sciences (transfer degree)

Program Purpose:

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree in a business related field.

Students in this program will be introduced to business as a profession, and develop foundational knowledge and skills for civic engagement, critical thinking, professional readiness, quantitative literacy, scientific literacy, and written communication. 

How long will I need to be in college?

A college-ready student attending Camp full-time can complete this associate degree in two years. 

Where do Camp students who complete this degree transfer?

Over the last five years, Camp Education graduates have transferred to Ashford University, Christopher Newport University, Hampton University, King University, Liberty University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia State University.

What is the job outlook for business related careers that require a four-year degree?

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, total employment in the Hampton Roads Workforce Region for business related fields was as follows:

  • Accountants and Auditors was 4,346. There is projected annual demand/need for 384 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Accountants and Auditors, April 2022).
  • Financial and Investment Analysts was 1,544. There is projected annual demand/need for 116 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Financial Analysts, April 2022).
  • Management Analysts was 4,171. There is projected annual demand/need for 416 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Management Analysts, April 2022).
  • Sales Manager was 754. There is projected annual demand/need for 64 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Sales Manager, April 2022).

How much can I earn with a four-year degree in business?

Below are the 2021 wages for careers, within the Hampton Roads Workforce Region, that are related to this field.

  Entry Level Mean Experienced
Accountant and Auditors $48,500 $75,900 $89,700
Financial Analyst $56,400 $84,500 $98,600
Management Analysts $62,300 $97,200 $114,700
Sales Manager $63,600 $135,200 $171,000

 (Source:  Jobs EQ Occupation Report Wages, April 2022)

Want to know more?  Check out the program map and program requirements in the College Catalog.