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$6,977 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,369 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,498 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Rio Salado College the best school in the Southwest Region for business students working on their associate degree.

Students from Arizona who attend Rio Salado College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $15,498 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rio Salado College. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Rio Salado College Report

$23,839 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Southwest Region .

On average, associate degree students take out $23,839 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
$3,445 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,665 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tulsa Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,445 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tulsa Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,845. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,665 in student loans.

Tulsa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
$18,961 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Centro College. It ranked #4 on our list.

Associate Degree recipients from El Centro College accumulate an average of $18,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that El Centro College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
$13,960 Avg Student Debt

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

On average, associate degree students take out $13,960 in loans while pursuing their degree.

San Jacinto 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Full San Jacinto Community College Report

$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,220 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Austin Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,590. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,220 in student loans.

Austin 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 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,583 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma City Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OCCC full time pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. Associate Degree recipients from OCCC accumulate an average of $14,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

OCCC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Report

#8

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas
$22,004 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayland Baptist University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,004 to cover tuition and fees at Wayland Baptist University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wayland Baptist University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Wayland Baptist University Report

#9

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,634 Avg Student Debt

Mesa Community College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Mesa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $16,634 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Mesa 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
$4,344 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,597 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Houston 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 $4,344 in tuition and fees if they attend Houston Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,460. Associate Degree recipients from Houston Community College accumulate an average of $23,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Houston Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
$1,684 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,658 Avg Student Debt

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #11 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees if they attend CNM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,540. On average, associate degree students take out $13,658 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that CNM does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,641 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Amarillo College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Amarillo College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,704. Associate Degree recipients from Amarillo College accumulate an average of $18,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Amarillo College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Amarillo College Report

#13

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
$4,820 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,513 Avg Student Debt

Del Mar College ranked #13 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DMC is $4,820. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,930. Associate Degree recipients from DMC accumulate an average of $10,513 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at DMC, 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, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,401 Avg Student Debt

South Texas College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from Texas who attend South Texas College full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,401 in student loans.

South Texas College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,380 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College ranked #15 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Phoenix College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $17,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Phoenix College Report

#16

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,481 Avg Student Debt

Lone Star College System ranked #16 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they attend North Harris Montgomery full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of $15,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

North Harris Montgomery 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 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
$17,198 Avg Student Debt

Tarrant County College District 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.

On average, associate degree students take out $17,198 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tarrant County College. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas
$3,504 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,199 Avg Student Debt

Odessa College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Odessa College is $3,504. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,398. Associate Degree recipients from Odessa College accumulate an average of $11,199 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Odessa 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Odessa College Report

$17,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,477 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

If you want to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University, expect to pay an average of $17,404 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 $29,477 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Southwestern Assemblies of God University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,379 Avg Student Debt

Collin County Community College District ranked #20 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Collin County Community College District. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,104. On average, associate degree students take out $17,379 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Collin County Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Collin County Community College District Report

#21

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$5,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,762 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,070 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU-OKC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,908. On average, associate degree students take out $20,762 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, OSU-OKC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#22

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
$7,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,974 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oklahoma 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 #22 on the list.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,913 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWOSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,023. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,974 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SWOSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,281 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they attend NEO A&M College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,063. On average, associate degree students take out $18,281 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at NEO A&M 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 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
$3,817 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,020 Avg Student Debt

Carl Albert State College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Carl Albert State College full time pay an average of $3,817 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,942. Associate Degree recipients from Carl Albert State College accumulate an average of $12,020 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Carl Albert State College, 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, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
$33,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,041 Avg Student Debt

University of the Incarnate Word did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list.

If you want to attend UIW, expect to pay an average of $33,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from UIW accumulate an average of $19,041 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UIW. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of the Incarnate Word Report

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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