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2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

15 Schools Ranked
$9,684 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,309 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Missouri to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
135 Total Awards
$29,271 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Columbia College the most popular school in Missouri for business students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 135 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,271 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbia College Report

#2

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
114 Total Awards
$8,853 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,208 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Park University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 114 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Park University, expect to pay an average of $8,853 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 $16,208 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
99 Total Awards
$5,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,664 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Crowder College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Neosho, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 99 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,088 to cover tuition and fees at Crowder College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Crowder College accumulate an average of $12,664 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
199 Total Awards
$4,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,198 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ozarks Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 199 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,028. Associate Degree recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $19,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Ozarks Technical Community College Report

#5

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
58 Total Awards
$5,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,964 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Saint Louis Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. This fairly large public school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Missouri who attend Saint Louis Community College full time pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,155. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,964 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
27 Total Awards
$5,190 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,948 Avg Student Debt

St Charles Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Cottleville, Missouri, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $5,190. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,900. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,948 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% 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.

Full St Charles Community College Report

20 Total Awards
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,491 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Missouri State University - West Plains 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 West Plains, Missouri, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Missouri State West Plains is $4,800. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,880. On average, associate degree students take out $16,491 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri
13 Total Awards
$15,782 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,548 Avg Student Debt

Bryan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Bryan University is a very small private for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $15,782. 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 $25,548 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bryan University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#9

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
9 Total Awards
$6,150 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,707 Avg Student Debt

Moberly Area 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 #9 on the list. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Missouri who attend MACC full time pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,860. Associate Degree recipients from MACC accumulate an average of $15,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Moberly Area Community College Report

#10

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
38 Total Awards
$4,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,832 Avg Student Debt

State Fair Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at State Fair Community College is $4,680. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. On average, associate degree students take out $17,832 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full State Fair Community College Report

1 Total Awards
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Fayette, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,720 to cover tuition and fees at CMU CGES. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

City Vision University

Kansas City, Missouri
1 Total Awards

City Vision University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. City Vision University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

City Vision University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#13

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, Missouri
$22,000 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Missouri Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree.

Missouri Valley College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 18% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Missouri Valley College Report

#13

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
$26,730 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, William Woods University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree.

The average tuition and fees at William Woods is $26,730. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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$12,132 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, American Business and Technology University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree.

On average, associate degree students take out $12,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, American College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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