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When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our rankings named Kapiolani Community College the best school in the Far Western US Region for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $3,284 in tuition and fees if they attend Kapiolani CC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,420. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,042 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Kapiolani CC. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alaska Anchorage. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Alaska pay an average of $8,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,228. Associate Degree recipients from UAA accumulate an average of $21,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAA does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Alaska Southeast helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Far Western US Region .
In-state students pay an average of $8,694 in tuition and fees if they attend UAS full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,950. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,696 in student loans.
Online courses are available at UAS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastline Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,170 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastline Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,010. Associate Degree recipients from Coastline Community College accumulate an average of $13,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Coastline Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 69 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Rosa Junior College landed the # 5 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,328 in tuition and fees if they attend SRJC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,716 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SRJC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Evergreen Valley College ranked #6 on this year’s list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Evergreen Valley College is $1,366. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,286. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,716 in student loans.
Evergreen Valley College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Cerritos College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cerritos College is $1,346. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,026. Associate Degree recipients from Cerritos College accumulate an average of $14,554 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cerritos College. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Asher College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,907 in student loans.
Since Asher College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
Warner Pacific College ADP is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #10 on this year’s list.
Associate Degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia accumulate an average of $20,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Academy of Art University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Academy of Art University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,424. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $34,310 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Academy of Art University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,212 in student loans.
National University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $2,934 in tuition and fees if they attend Truckee Meadows Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,620. On average, associate degree students take out $16,933 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Truckee Meadows Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Portland Community College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland Community College is $4,810. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,670. On average, associate degree students take out $24,561 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, University of Alaska Fairbanks did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $9,221 in tuition and fees if they attend UAF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,654. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,145 in student loans.
Online courses are available at UAF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brandman University ranked #16 on this year’s list.
The average tuition and fees at Brandman is $12,480. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,359 in student loans.
Brandman is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list.
Students from Nevada who attend CSN full time pay an average of $3,848 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,534. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,367 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CSN does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alaska Pacific University landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
If you want to attend Alaska Pacific, expect to pay an average of $20,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Alaska Pacific does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
DeVry University - California landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
DeVry University - California does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from DeVry University - California accumulate an average of $35,424 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - California does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
College of the Canyons came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,146 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend College of the Canyons. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. On average, associate degree students take out $13,439 in loans while pursuing their degree.
College of the Canyons does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mt. SAC is $1,352. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,032. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,559 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mt. SAC. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Oregon University landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
Students from Oregon who attend EOU full time pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,386.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since EOU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they attend CBC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,735. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,312 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that CBC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Charter College landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,112 in student loans.
Charter College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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