Associate Degrees in Entrepreneurial Studies
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Education Levels of Entrepreneurship Majors
In 2020-2021, 715 associate degrees were awarded to entrepreneurship majors. This makes it the 13th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in entrepreneurship at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 4,576 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,728 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,082 |
| Graduate Certificate | 731 |
| Associate Degree | 715 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 477 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Entrepreneurship Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in entrepreneurship is $32,607. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,219 to a high of $33,426.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in entrepreneurship is $31,789. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,789 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,789.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in entrepreneurship. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 292 |
| Women | 423 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of entrepreneurship associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 341 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Entrepreneurship Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 175 colleges that offer an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for entrepreneurship students seekingan associate degree is LDS Business College. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The entrepreneurship program at LDS Business College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from National University College. Of these students, 65% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hutchinson Community College. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from Hutchinson Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Country Community College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from North Country Community College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at BMCC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from Sinclair Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
College of the Canyons comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at College of the Canyons. Of these students, 41% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chabot College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The entrepreneurship program at Chabot College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 69% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bucks County Community College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from Bucks County Community College. About 27% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Moraine Park Technical College.
College of Southern Idaho is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The entrepreneurship program at College of Southern Idaho awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northcentral Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at North Central Technical College. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. The entrepreneurship program at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee. About 62% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from Columbus State. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MiraCosta College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at MiraCosta College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Seminole State College of Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Seminole State. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Mohave Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in entrepreneurship from MCC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
American River College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at American River. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Entrepreneurship Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 296 |
| Small Business Administration | 181 |
| Other Small Business Operations | 46 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to entrepreneurship that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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