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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
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This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees 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 Florida
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Our analysis found Florida State College at Jacksonville to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Florida. FSCJ is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 178 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FSCJ are $9,631 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,510 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at FSCJ, 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 89% took at least some of their classes online.
FSCJ not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Valencia College is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 377 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Valencia College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,383 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,714 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Valencia College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at St Petersburg College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Florida. SPC is located in Clearwater, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,838 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 SPC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
SPC also took the #5 spot in our rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hillsborough Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 74 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at HCC are $9,111 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,707 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 HCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Central Florida is a great place for business students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. CF is a medium-sized public school situated in Ocala, Florida. It awarded 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
CF undergraduate students pay an average of $10,517 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,883 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CF does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Broward 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 #6 on the list. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 241 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $8,952 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,682 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BC. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida that handed out 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,642 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Indian River State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Pensacola State 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 #8 on the list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 48 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pensacola State are $9,482 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,198 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pensacola State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Miami Dade College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 143 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MDC are $9,661 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,819 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MDC does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Eastern Florida State College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Eastern Florida State College is a fairly large public school located in Cocoa, Florida that handed out 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at EFSC are $10,976 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,729 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that EFSC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Polk State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Polk State is located in Winter Haven, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Polk State are $12,271 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,235 in student loans.
Polk State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Daytona State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Daytona State College is a public institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 89 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Daytona State College are $11,994 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,832 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 Daytona State College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Seminole State College of Florida is a fairly large public school located in Sanford, Florida that handed out 94 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seminole State are $11,456 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Seminole State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Santa Fe 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 #14 on the list. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Santa Fe College are $9,189 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,132 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Santa Fe 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Saint Johns River State 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 #15 on the list. St. Johns River Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Palatka, Florida. It awarded 24 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at St. Johns River Community College are $10,347 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,613 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Johns River Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida SouthWestern State College landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Florida SouthWestern State College is a fairly large public school located in Fort Myers, Florida that handed out 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at FSW are $12,979 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FSW. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Palm Beach State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Lake Worth, Florida, the large public school awarded 74 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Palm Beach State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,910 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,428 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Palm Beach State College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest Florida State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This small public school is located in Niceville, Florida, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWFSC are $12,067 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,964 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWFSC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Pasco-Hernando State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. PHSC is located in New Port Richey, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PHSC are $12,032 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PHSC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Florida State College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. South Florida State College is a public institution located in Avon Park, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at South Florida State College are $11,859 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,636 in student loans.
South Florida State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 151 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,566 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 Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rasmussen University - Florida is ranked #1 for overall quality in Florida.
Lake-Sumter State College ranked #22 on this year’s list. LSSC is located in Leesburg, Florida and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LSSC are $13,276 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,516 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LSSC. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online 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 #23 on the list. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $12,240 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,546 in student loans.
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.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our list.
Strayer University - Florida came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Strayer University - Florida is a small private for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 34 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Strayer University - Florida undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. 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 - Florida is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Strayer University - Florida also made our list, coming in at #4.
Florida National University - Main Campus landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Florida National University - Main Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Hialeah, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florida National University - Main Campus are $13,688 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,705 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Florida National University - Main Campus. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florida National University - Main Campus excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
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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%.
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