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Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for business students working on their associate degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Orange Beach, Alabama that handed out 327 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Columbia Southern 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.
Columbia Southern University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.
Out of the 201 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution located in Rome, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 157 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,482 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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our list.
The excellent associate degree programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Southeast Region . Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 a year. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend NorthWest Arkansas Community College. It ranked #4 on our list. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at NWACC, 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, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, NWACC is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Out of the 201 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, South Louisiana Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 161 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,545 in loans while pursuing their degree.
South Louisiana Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 101 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,107 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, West Georgia Technical College also is in the top 10% of our ranking.
American Public University System landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, the large private for-profit school handed out 509 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $23,232 in loans while pursuing their degree.
American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
American Military University also took the #3 spot in our rankings.
Delgado Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 240 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,079 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $26,862 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 Delgado Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Management and Technology landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Management and Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $9,450 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,418 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out University of Management and Technology. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Management and Technology also took the #1 spot in our rankings.
Albany Technical College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Albany, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 136 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Albany Technical College are $5,396 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $24,157 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Albany Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Georgia Technical 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 #11 on the list. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 157 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,777 in student loans.
Online courses are available at CGTC, 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CGTC also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school situated in Griffin, Georgia. It awarded 80 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,750 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Southern Crescent Technical 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 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Crescent Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 161 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,433 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that GTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 69% 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, GTC also is in the top 20% of our ranking.
Holmes 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 #14 on the list. Holmes Community College is located in Goodman, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 140 associate degrees to qualified students.
Holmes Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,848 in student loans.
Holmes 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 fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Holmes Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Athens Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, the small public school handed out 56 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Athens Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University - Newport 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. ASUN is a small public school situated in Newport, Arkansas. It awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,320 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,938 in student loans.
ASUN 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 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Baton Rouge Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 135 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BRCC are $4,221 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $20,289 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that BRCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 74 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College are $5,422 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at North Georgia Technical 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 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Military College landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 287 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,673 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia Military College 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.
Georgia Military College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Bossier Parish Community College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 77 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bossier Parish Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home ranked #21 on this year’s list. ASUMH is a public institution located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASUMH are $4,524 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,082 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASUMH does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Itawamba Community College ranked #22 on this year’s list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 117 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,293 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ICC 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 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public institution located in Wesson, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 103 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,380 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,062 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Reynolds Community College landed the #24 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 186 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Reynolds Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,545 in loans while pursuing 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.
Reynolds Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
Jefferson State Community College landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best value associate degree business programs. Jeff State is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 100 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jeff State are $8,610 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,642 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Jeff State, 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 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Jeff State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Rest of the Best Value Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the 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 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston, GA |
| 33 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 34 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 35 | John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA |
| 36 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 37 | Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA |
| 38 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 39 | North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR |
| 40 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC |
| 41 | Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC |
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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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