2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the large private for-profit school handed out 1,705 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,581. 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 $29,574 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Utah Valley University is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Orem, Utah, the large public school awarded 939 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they attend UVU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. Associate Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $14,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weber State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. WSU is located in Ogden, Utah and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 192 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $6,228. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,644. On average, associate degree students take out $20,128 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . This fairly large public school is located in Nampa, Idaho, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from CWI accumulate an average of $16,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Southern Idaho is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school awarded 101 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,921 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Pikes Peak Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Pikes Peak Community College is a fairly large public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend PPCC full time pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. On average, associate degree students take out $15,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Wyoming Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Western Wyoming Community College is a small public school located in Rock Springs, Wyoming that handed out 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend WWCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,640. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,238 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, and it awarded 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Wyoming Community College District. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,890. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,163 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Montana State University - Billings did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Montana State University - Billings is a small public school situated in Billings, Montana. It awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,022 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana State University - Billings full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,352. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,000 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
LDS Business College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. LDS Business College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 93 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Casper College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Casper College is located in Casper, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Casper College is $3,480. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,520. Associate Degree recipients from Casper College accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Laramie County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the small public school handed out 66 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCCC is $4,613. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,913. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $16,970 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Helena College University of Montana landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Helena College University of Montana is a small public school located in Helena, Montana that handed out 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Montana who attend Helena College full time pay an average of $3,477 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,570. On average, associate degree students take out $21,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
Great Falls College Montana State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small public school is located in Great Falls, Montana, and it awarded 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Montana who attend Great Falls College Montana State University full time pay an average of $3,450 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,824. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Lewis - Clark State College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Lewiston, Idaho, the small public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Lewis - Clark State College accumulate an average of $19,675 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Miles Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Miles City, Montana, the very small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Montana who attend Miles Community College full time pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,840. On average, associate degree students take out $22,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Wyoming College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Riverton, Wyoming, the small public school handed out 29 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CWC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,980. Associate Degree recipients from CWC accumulate an average of $14,449 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Montana State University - Northern did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Havre, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Montana who attend Montana State University - Northern full time pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,665. Associate Degree recipients from Montana State University - Northern accumulate an average of $20,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Northwest Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nampa, Idaho. It awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend NNU, expect to pay an average of $34,390 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Front Range Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend FRCC full time pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454. On average, associate degree students take out $23,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dawson Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Glendive, Montana, the very small public school handed out 1 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Montana who attend DCC full time pay an average of $5,745 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,445. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,115 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 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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