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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for business students working on their associate degree. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school situated in Sewell, New Jersey. It awarded 177 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RCSJ are $5,550 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,568 in loans while pursuing their degree.
RCSJ 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, RCSJ also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Middlesex County College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Middlesex County College is located in Edison, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 288 associate degrees to qualified students.
Middlesex County College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,992 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,313 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middlesex County College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Middlesex County College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Raritan Valley Community College. It ranked #3 on our list. Raritan Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Branchburg, New Jersey that handed out 272 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at RVCC are $6,912 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
RVCC 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Essex County College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Essex County College is a medium-sized public school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 196 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Essex undergraduate students pay an average of $8,966 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,116 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Essex. In 2019-2020 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Essex excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Out of the 132 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Excelsior College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Excelsior College is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 187 associate degrees to qualified students.
Excelsior College undergraduate students pay an average of $0 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,946 in student loans.
Excelsior College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Excelsior College also took the #2 spot in our rankings.
Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 60 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TESU are $9,342 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,858 in student loans.
Since TESU 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, TESU is in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 313 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HACC are $9,818 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,678 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HACC. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, HACC also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Allegany College of Maryland ranked #8 on this year’s list. Located in Cumberland, Maryland, the small public school handed out 53 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Allegany College of Maryland are $10,280 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,176 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Allegany College of Maryland does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Allegany College of Maryland also is in the top 10% of our ranking.
Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Arnold, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 229 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at AACC are $13,550 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,455 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at AACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
AACC also took the #3 spot in our rankings.
College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. CSM is located in La Plata, Maryland and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 93 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSM are $9,030 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,731 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
CSM also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Carroll Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Carroll Community College is a small public school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Carroll Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,655 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carroll Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Harford Community College landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Harford Community College is located in Bel Air, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harford Community College are $8,302 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,835 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Harford Community College. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Genesee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Batavia, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 99 students in 2020-2021.
GCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,840 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,301 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at GCC, 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Atlantic Cape Community College ranked #14 on this year’s list. Located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, the small public school awarded 101 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Atlantic Cape Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,077 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Atlantic Cape Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Long Island City, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 740 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LaGuardia are $8,098 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,677 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Frederick Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Frederick, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 150 students in 2020-2021.
Frederick Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,844 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,742 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Frederick Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its great value ranking, Frederick Community College is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Finger Lakes Community College ranked #17 on this year’s list. Canandaigua, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Finger Lakes Community College are $6,710 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,783 in student loans.
Finger Lakes Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Brookdale Community College ranked #18 on this year’s list. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 329 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Brookdale Community College are $9,554 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,007 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Brookdale Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Sussex County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. Sussex County Community College is a public institution located in Newton, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 87 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Sussex County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,760 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,986 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Sussex County 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 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Fulton-Montgomery Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. FM is a small public school situated in Johnstown, New York. It awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FM are $5,718 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,030 in student loans.
FM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Montgomery College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school situated in Rockville, Maryland. It awarded 460 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montgomery College are $14,061 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,910 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montgomery College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Montgomery College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #21, Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. MVCC is a public institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 159 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MVCC are $7,798 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,867 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that MVCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Community College of Baltimore County came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large public school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 214 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
CCBC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,062 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,429 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCBC. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bucks County Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 217 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bucks County Community College are $13,298 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bucks County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Bucks County Community College also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Hagerstown Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. This small public school is located in Hagerstown, Maryland, and it awarded 99 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
HCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,190 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,079 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Union County College | Cranford, NJ |
| 27 | Jefferson Community College | Watertown, NY |
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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