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2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona

18 Schools Ranked
$4,871 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,716 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps 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 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in Arizona 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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2,352 Total Awards
$23,839 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large private for-profit school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 2,352 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,839 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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726 Total Awards
$12,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,457 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 2 spot on the list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Schaumburg, Arizona. It awarded 726 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,418. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $31,457 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Since AIU Online 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.

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177 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located in Chandler, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 177 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of $15,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Mesa Community College

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Mesa Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Arizona. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 144 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $16,634 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Rio Salado College

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Rio Salado College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Arizona. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 117 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,498 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
62 Total Awards
$18,796 Avg Student Debt

Yavapai College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Yavapai College is a medium-sized public school situated in Prescott, Arizona. It awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $18,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
37 Total Awards
$12,142 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,150 Avg Student Debt

Bryan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Bryan University is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 associate degrees to qualified students.

Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,142. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $25,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#8

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
33 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,541 Avg Student Debt

Mohave Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school handed out 33 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,996. On average, associate degree students take out $18,541 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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34 Total Awards
$16,007 Avg Student Debt

Cochise County Community College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school handed out 34 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Cochise College accumulate an average of $16,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
128 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,639 Avg Student Debt

Scottsdale Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 128 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Arizona who attend Scottsdale Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $16,639 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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141 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,315 Avg Student Debt

Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Avondale, Arizona that handed out 141 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,315 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
20 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,336 Avg Student Debt

GateWay Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend GateWay Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from GateWay Community College accumulate an average of $20,336 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
14 Total Awards
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,103 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Northland Pioneer College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Holbrook, Arizona, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend NPC full time pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,850. On average, associate degree students take out $12,103 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
176 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,202 Avg Student Debt

Pima 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 #14 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 176 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,202 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
7 Total Awards
$22,415 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Brookline College - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Brookline College - Phoenix is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,415 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Brookline College - Phoenix is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#16

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
26 Total Awards
$9,270 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Eastern Arizona College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Thatcher, Arizona, and it awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,270 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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86 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,679 Avg Student Debt

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Paradise Valley Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Paradise Valley Community College accumulate an average of $21,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$17,461 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Advancing Technology 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.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,461 to cover tuition and fees at University of Advancing Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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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