Business: Management (Associate in Science)
Allan Hancock College · Santa Maria, CA
- Cost
- $4,986
- Length
- 72 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- 58%
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 116
Small group — treat with caution
- Finished the program
- 50%Based on 24 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 58%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $13,311A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
General and Operations Managers
Job ads may call this: Store Manager · Center Manager · Business Manager · District Manager
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $55,831 | $113,259 | $246,009 |
| Across California | $61,383 | $126,477 | $298,739 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $126,477per yearSanta Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: $112,070
- Projected openings
- 264,410Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 3,200
- Projected change
- +6.7%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- 5 years or more in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Most people hired for this job have already spent 5 years or more in a related one. Finishing this program may not be enough on its own. Ask the provider who hires their graduates, and what those people did before.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 33% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 53% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 3%
- High school diploma
- 17%
- Started college, no degree
- 23%
- Two-year degree
- 10%
- Four-year degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 12%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Sales Managers
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Sales Manager · Sales Director · Sales Supervisor · District Sales Manager
- Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
Show 3 more things this job involves
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
- Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $59,319 | $108,998 | $249,486 |
| Across California | $65,511 | $137,173 | $305,623 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $137,173per yearSanta Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: $120,300
- Projected openings
- 88,500Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 790
- Projected change
- +2.9%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 46% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 40% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 2%
- High school diploma
- 11%
- Started college, no degree
- 19%
- Two-year degree
- 8%
- Four-year degree
- 46%
- Master's degree
- 13%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
Administrative Services Managers
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Administrator · Business Manager · Administrative Manager · Administrative Officer
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
- Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Show 3 more things this job involves
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $62,938 | $108,582 | $195,272 |
| Across California | $76,289 | $110,717 | $218,973 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $110,717per yearSanta Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: $109,463
- Projected openings
- 37,770Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 400
- Projected change
- +7.1%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 33% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 48% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 2%
- High school diploma
- 14%
- Started college, no degree
- 21%
- Two-year degree
- 11%
- Four-year degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 17%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
Program details
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
The associate of science degree program in business prepares students for entry-level management positions. Courses also provide a foundation for upper division courses in a baccalaureate degree program in Business. Students will recall and apply significant business principles, produce work-based learning projects, and demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions. The graduate of the Associate in Science in Business: Management will: Recall significant business issues, theories, and applications relevant to entry-level management positions and subsequent upper-division coursework. Apply business principles to produce work-based learning projects related to entry-level management positions. Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions on assignments and class activities.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 805-614-1550
1410 South BroadwaySuite ESanta Maria, CA 93454about 11.8 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Has a veterans' representative
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
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