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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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found University of Management and Technology to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region .
If you want to attend University of Management and Technology, expect to pay an average of $9,450 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from University of Management and Technology accumulate an average of $19,418 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of Management and Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia Southern University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.
If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Columbia Southern University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from American Military University accumulate an average of $23,232 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since American Military University 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Florida. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $27,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. In 2019-2020 about 100% 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 Charleston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.
The average tuition and fees at UC is $21,450. 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 $22,470 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,482 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $9,131 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NC State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,916. Associate Degree recipients from NC State accumulate an average of $15,849 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NC State 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 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chattahoochee Technical 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 $3,202 in tuition and fees if they attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,602. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,365 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Virginia Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,116 in student loans.
Northern Virginia Community 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. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Atlanta did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Herzing University - Atlanta does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,233 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Atlanta. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
John Tyler 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 #11 on the list.
Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,803. On average, associate degree students take out $17,926 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at John Tyler Community College. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Kenner came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Kenner, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $32,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Kenner. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s list.
Students from Georgia who attend West Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,452. On average, associate degree students take out $19,107 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Strayer University - North Carolina does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans.
Strayer University - North Carolina is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #15, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Birmingham, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $33,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Herzing University - Birmingham 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Tidewater Community College landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tidewater Community College is $5,561. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. On average, associate degree students take out $18,057 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tidewater Community College. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Reynolds Community College ranked #17 on this year’s list.
Students from Virginia who attend Reynolds Community College full time pay an average of $3,998 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,800. Associate Degree recipients from Reynolds Community College accumulate an average of $19,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Reynolds Community College. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Strayer University - Virginia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
If you want to attend Strayer University - Virginia, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans.
Strayer University - Virginia is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #19, Bluegrass Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. On average, associate degree students take out $20,015 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Bluegrass Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Florida State College at Jacksonville 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.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FSCJ. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,631. Associate Degree recipients from FSCJ accumulate an average of $18,510 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
FSCJ does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #21 on this year’s list.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,546 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Thomas More 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 #22 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Thomas More is $34,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Thomas More does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jefferson State Community College landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Jeff State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,610. Associate Degree recipients from Jeff State accumulate an average of $13,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Jeff State 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 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they attend PVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,793. On average, associate degree students take out $15,693 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that PVCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Sullivan University ranked #25 on this year’s list.
Associate Degree recipients from Sullivan University accumulate an average of $25,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sullivan University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rest of the Top 15% Best Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 31 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Strayer University - Florida | Tampa, FL |
| 33 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 34 | Bryan College - Dayton | Dayton, TN |
| 35 | DeVry University - Florida | Miramar, FL |
| 36 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL |
| 37 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR |
| 38 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 39 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 40 | Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins, GA |
| 41 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence, KY |
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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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