2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. As online education opportunities 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 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 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 114 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,882 to cover tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,520 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Anoka-Ramsey Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Minnesota. Located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 107 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, expect to pay an average of $5,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Normandale Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 141 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Normandale Community College is $5,789. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,674 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 25 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. M State is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 130 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northland Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Minnesota. Thief River Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Northland Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,052 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $20,969 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,906. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,611 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College is $5,874. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,104 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Riverland Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Riverland Community College is a public institution located in Austin, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Riverland Community College is $6,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $17,420 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,936. Associate Degree recipients from Minnesota West accumulate an average of $17,016 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ridgewater College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Ridgewater College, expect to pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.
Saint Paul College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,041. 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 $23,862 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lake Superior College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 30 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
LSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,616. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $23,773 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. MSC Southeast is a small public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 35 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
MSC Southeast does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,562. 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 $24,953 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. ATCC is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 31 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,910 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $15,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northwest Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Bemidji, Minnesota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,380 to cover tuition and fees at NTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $32,265 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Central Lakes College is $5,954. 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 Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $17,231 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South Central College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in North Mankato, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 49 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
South Central College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from South Central College accumulate an average of $19,738 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Anoka Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in Anoka, Minnesota that handed out 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Anoka Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,723 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Dakota County Technical 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 #19 on the list. Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,208 to cover tuition and fees at DCTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $19,942 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rochester Community and Technical 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 #20 on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is located in Rochester, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,372 to cover tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,180 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #21, Mesabi Range College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This very small public school is located in Virginia, Minnesota, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $5,788 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesabi Range College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,086. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,329 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Bethel University Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $40,080 to cover tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Minneapolis ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Minneapolis is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,233 in student loans.
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.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school situated in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 186 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,558. 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 $27,551 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Inver Hills 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 #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and it awarded 41 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend IHCC, expect to pay an average of $5,809 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from IHCC accumulate an average of $22,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*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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