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$8,800 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,852 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.

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$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,381 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Utah Valley University the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UVU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,381 in student loans.

UVU 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 fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$6,228 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,128 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Weber State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

Students from Utah who attend WSU full time pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,644. Associate Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $20,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WSU. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,617 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Western Idaho landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,617 in student loans.

Online courses are available at CWI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$12,581 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,574 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $12,581. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $29,574 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,281 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Front Range Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454. On average, associate degree students take out $23,281 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FRCC. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,176 Avg Student Debt

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from Colorado who attend PPCC full time pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. On average, associate degree students take out $15,176 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PPCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
$4,613 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,970 Avg Student Debt

Laramie County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $4,613 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,913. On average, associate degree students take out $16,970 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCCC. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Laramie County Community College Report

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
$4,086 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,550 Avg Student Debt

Salt Lake Community 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 #8 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,086 in tuition and fees if they attend Salt Lake Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,734. Associate Degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of $13,550 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 Salt Lake Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$34,390 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Northwest Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

If you want to attend NNU, expect to pay an average of $34,390 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at NNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$10,200 Avg Student Debt

Brigham Young University - Idaho came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, associate degree students take out $10,200 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BYU - I. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,148 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Utah State University 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 USU is $8,960. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,435. On average, associate degree students take out $16,148 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that USU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$6,022 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,000 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University - Billings landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from Montana who attend Montana State University - Billings full time pay an average of $6,022 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,352. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,000 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,827 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mountain College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mountain College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,484. Associate Degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College accumulate an average of $16,827 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 Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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$4,590 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,163 Avg Student Debt

Northern Wyoming Community College District came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Wyoming Community College District full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,890. On average, associate degree students take out $13,163 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Northern Wyoming Community College District 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
$12,921 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, associate degree students take out $12,921 in loans while pursuing their degree.

College of Southern Idaho does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,709 Avg Student Debt

The University of Montana ranked #16 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM is $7,492. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,476. Associate Degree recipients from UM accumulate an average of $19,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
$25,473 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,951 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Christian University ranked #17 on this year’s list.

If you want to attend CCU, expect to pay an average of $25,473 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $31,951 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCU. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
$19,675 Avg Student Debt

Lewis - Clark State College ranked #18 on this year’s list.

Associate Degree recipients from Lewis - Clark State College accumulate an average of $19,675 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 Lewis - Clark State College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, Colorado
$4,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,064 Avg Student Debt

Arapahoe Community College ranked #19 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,080 in tuition and fees if they attend Arapahoe Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,502. On average, associate degree students take out $22,064 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Arapahoe Community College, 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 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Arapahoe Community College Report

#20

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
$7,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,892 Avg Student Debt

Idaho State 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 #20 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ISU is $7,872. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,326. On average, associate degree students take out $28,892 in loans while pursuing their degree.

ISU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Idaho State University Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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