Associate Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17,867 students earned their associate degree in general business. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,850 |
| Associate Degree | 17,867 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,488 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,748 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,440 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $29,614. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,202 and the high is $35,929.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $19,255. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,900 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,952.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $145.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general business. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,538 |
| Women | 10,329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,105 |
| Black or African American | 2,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,749 |
| White | 7,985 |
| International Students | 856 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,318 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 504 colleges that offer an associate degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 702 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montgomery College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 433 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Montgomery College. Of these students, 54% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Community College District is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Austin Community College District. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Purdue University Global is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The general business program at Purdue University Global awarded 344 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 293 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at South Texas College. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Strayer University - Global Region. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 293 people received their associate degree in general business from Strayer University - Global Region. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Salt Lake Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 people received their associate degree in general business from Collin County Community College District. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
El Paso Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 262 people received their associate degree in general business from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 59% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 261 people received their associate degree in general business from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 70% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Military College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 241 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Georgia Military College. Of these students, 56% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 235 people received their associate degree in general business from IWU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Raritan Valley Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 232 people received their associate degree in general business from RVCC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
El Centro College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at El Centro College awarded 228 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Philadelphia. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The general business program at Community College of Philadelphia awarded 221 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at Oklahoma City Community College awarded 218 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Strayer University - Georgia. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. The general business program at Strayer University - Georgia awarded 206 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Bellevue College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at Bellevue College awarded 199 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Macomb Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 people received their associate degree in general business from Macomb Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Union County College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at Union County College awarded 191 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
General Business Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 63,763 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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